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Orrin Hatch: That is what the Senator's amendment does. But in this total, overall bill, there is a statutory compensation, statutory…

On the recordJune 10, 1999
That is what the Senator's amendment does. But in this total, overall bill, there is a statutory compensation, statutory exemption. Most States--in fact, I think virtually all States--have consumer fraud statutes that provide for the right to sue that allow for economic loss if there is an intentional fraud or criminal violation.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Discussing consumer fraud statutes and their implications in a legislative bill.

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