We also put forth a bill co-sponsored by Chairman Leahy of the Judiciary Committee to reverse the limitation on punitive damages.
On the recordMay 10, 2010
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Whitehouse discusses a bill aimed at reversing punitive damage limitations set by the Supreme Court.
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