CONSUMERS related term(s) Credit; Product Safety; Warranties

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Drug Companies Target Major Diseases With Record R&D Investment, S6392 [10MY]

Recovering money on home loans, H4121 [4AP]

———Edward O'Brien, H4121 [4AP]

Who Leads the World in Discovering Major New Drugs?, S6392 [10MY]

Amendments

Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), S5606 [24AP], S5653, S5657, S5663, S5676, S5677 [25AP], S5710, S5730, S5731 [26AP], S5755, S5793, S5800, S5843, S5846, S5847, S5848, S5850, S5854 [27AP], S5874, S5879, S5888, S5890, S5897, S5900, S5909, S5914 [1MY], S5945, S5959, S5960, S5991, S5992, S5995, S6011, S6012, S6013 [2MY], S6046, S6047, S6050, S6068, S6075, S6078, S6079, S6109, S6110, S6111, S6117, S6122, S6123, S6124, S6125 [3MY], S6182, S6183 [4MY], S6217 [5MY], S6256, S6278, S6279, S6280, S6286, S6287 [8MY], S6325, S6326, S6331, S6358, S6359, S6360, S6362, S6365 [9MY], S6369, S6370 [10MY], H2914, H2918, H2920, H2923, H2926, H2930, H2932, H2935, H2940, H2941, H2948, H2951, H2958 [9MR], H3015, H3016, H3019 [10MR]

———product liability reform (H.R. 956), consideration (H. Res. 109), H2903 [9MR]

———product liability reform (H.R. 1075), H2652 [3MR]

Government regulations: moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (H.R. 450), H1968, H1969 [21FE], H2064, H2065, H2066, H2067 [22FE], H2100, H2101, H2107, H2112, H2117, H2120, H2124, H2137, H2142, H2144, H2177, H2178 [23FE], H2183, H2187, H2192, H2194, H2198, H2200 [24FE]

———moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (S. 219), S4599 [24MR], S4687, S4690, S4700, S4702, S4704, S4705, S4707, S4708, S4709, S4711, S4712, S4715, S4736, S4738, S4739 [28MR]

Telecommunications: promote competition and reduce regulation (H.R. 1555), H7990 [28JY], H8063, H8064 [31JY], H8175 [1AU], H8426, H8444, H8460, H8462, H8468, H8472, H8479, H8485, H8491, H8505 [4AU]

Analyses

National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures (H.R. 995), E397-E400 [22FE]

National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures (H.R. 996), E402 [22FE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 956, Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act, H11989 [9NO]

———H.R. 956, Product Liability Fairness Act, S17674 [28NO]

———S. 219, Regulatory Transition Act, S8595 [16JN], S13872 [19SE]

Articles and editorials

Battle Over Bonanza for Drug Companies, S15426 [23OC]

Conflict of Laws Under the U.C.C., S5649-S5653 [25AP]

Consumer Price Index—Measuring Inflation and Causing It, S15447-S15453 [23OC]

Costly Oversight—Fine Print in GATT Law Could Cost Zantac Users Millions, S18202 [7DE]

Cutbacks to CPSC Threaten Us All, S6642 [12MY]

Drug Company Preserves Tax Break in Senate Committee, S15425 [23OC]

Drug Firms at Odds Over Patent Extension, S15427 [23OC]

Drug Firms Fight To Preserve Windfall, S15425 [23OC]

Drugs Get Extra Patent Time, S15424 [23OC]

Experimental Price Index for Elderly Consumers, S1347-S1349 [23JA]

Federal Rule Keeps N.Y.'s Electric Rates High, E2176 [14NO]

Forget About the Millions Won by Sue-Happy Lawyers, S5646 [25AP]

Forging an Alliance for Deregulation—Representative DeLay Makes Companies Full Partners in the Movement, S4610 [27MR]

GATT Delayed New Generic Drugs, S15429 [23OC]

GATT Puts Generic Drugs on Hold, S15429 [23OC]

Generic-Drug Talks Stall in Committee, S15425 [23OC]

Getting Personal on Product Liability—Two Lawmakers' Opposing Views Stem From Their Own Painful Experiences, E563 [9MR]

Glaxo Rolls Out ``Big Bucks'' Card in GATT Battle on Capitol Hill, S15427-S15429 [23OC]

Good Move on Regulation, S4627 [27MR]

Horror in the House, S4612 [27MR]

Ignore the Lawyers, Help the People, S5859 [1MY]

In Settling With Airlines, There's No Free Ride—Coupons for Travelers, $16 Million for Lawyers, S5714 [26AP]

Long-Distance Carriers in a Quandary on Discount Plans, There's No Answer From Many Customers, E1699 [11AU]

Math of a Class-Action Suit—`Winning' $2.19 Costs $91.33, S19252 [22DE]

New York's Public Hospitals Fail, and Babies Are the Victims, S5771-S5774 [27AP]

Powerful Pair, S15972 [26OC]

Read the Fine Print, H2097 [23FE]

Robber Barons of the 90's, H8467 [4AU]

Ruling Shortens Branded Drugs' Monopoly, S15430 [23OC]

Senate Panel—No Vote on Drug Loophole, S15426 [23OC]

Senator From Glaxo?, S15426 [23OC]

Simpson Abstains Because of Stock, S15424 [23OC]

Suing for Safety, S5980-S5984 [2MY]

Three Drug Makers Win Suit To Extend Protection of Patents, S15422 [23OC]

Tort Tax on Women's Health, S5890 [1MY]

Truth Is Victim in Rules Debate—Facts Don't Burden Some Hill Tales of Regulatory Abuse, S4611 [27MR]

Utility Regulators Question Held Orders—Consolidation Link, H8287 [2AU]

Who's Afraid of the Baby Bells?, E1579 [2AU]

Zantac Windfall, S18203 [7DE], E2436 [21DE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: kiwifruit research and marketing (see S. 897; H.R. 1486), S8034 [8JN], H4430 [7AP]

———labeling of milk products relative to bovine growth hormones, and development of residue test (see H.R. 2084, 2085), H7378 [20JY]

———repeal marketing order restrictions on spearmint (see S. 998), S9421 [29JN]

———revise soybean promotion, research, and consumer information programs (see H.R. 2577), H11767 [2NO]

BLS: development and circulation of a monthly cost of living index (see H. Con. Res. 130), H15658 [3JA]

Business and industry: regulation of invention development and patent marketing services (see S. 909), S8097 [9JN]

———regulation of invention development services (see H.R. 2419), H9670 [28SE]

Consumer Price Index: calculation (see H.R. 815; H. Res. 45), H802 [26JA], H1207 [3FE]

Courts: limitations on punitive damage awards (see S. 671), S5142 [4AP]

———product liability reform (see S. 565; S. 10; H.R. 917, 955, 956, 1075), S3964 [15MR], H161 [9JA], H1688 [13FE], H1849 [15FE], H2392 [28FE]

———product liability reform (H.R. 956), consideration (see H. Res. 108, 109), H2810 [7MR], H2891 [8MR]

———provide notification of class action lawsuit certification or settlement to the Dept. of Justice and State attorneys general (see S. 1501), S19250 [22DE]

———reform civil justice system (see S. 672), S5142 [4AP]

———reform protective orders, sealing of case documents, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions (see S. 374), S2332 [8FE]

CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 1622), H4873 [11MY]

Credit: accuracy of consumer information maintained by credit reporting agencies (see S. 709; H.R. 561), S5404 [6AP], H325 [18JA]

———define payment postmark date as payment date for purposes of grace periods (see H.R. 1537, 1963), H4511 [2MY], H6655 [29JN]

———disclosures by consumer reporting agencies to the FBI for counterintelligence purposes (see H.R. 68), H165 [9JA]

———expand availability by lifting growth cap on limited service financial institutions (see S. 445; H.R. 1491), S2823 [16FE], H4430 [7AP]

———require additional disclosures of the terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 2820), H15237 [20DE]

———require lenders to post current interest rates charged for various categories of loans to consumers (see H.R. 183), H168 [9JA]

Credit cards: require additional disclosures of account information and study industry competitiveness (see H.R. 1105), H2486 [1MR]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 1499), H4431 [7AP]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a toll-free telephone number to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 447), H179 [9JA]

Disasters: prevent fraud and price-gouging relative to any relief efforts (see S. 1492), S19110 [21DE]

———prevent overpricing of goods (see H.R. 976), H1907 [16FE]

FDA: increase the voting consumer representation of the Blood Products Advisory Committee (see H.R. 1021), H2176 [23FE]

Financial institutions: credit card fees (see H.R. 1169), H2891 [8MR]

———freeze on bank fees (see H.R. 1312), H3732 [23MR]

———provide consumer protections (see H. Res. 110), H2989 [9MR]

———reform regulatory process and paperwork requirements (see S. 650; H.R. 1362, 1858, 2158), S4924 [30MR], H4031 [30MR], H6045 [15JN], H8174 [1AU]

———regulate the retail sale of nondeposit investment products by insured depository institutions (see S. 633; H.R. 727), S4717 [28MR], H889 [30JA]

———require fee disclosures by operators of electronic fund transfers (see H.R. 1246), H3275 [15MR]

Flowers: marketing of fresh cut flowers and fresh cut foliage (see S. 80), S49 [4JA]

Government regulations: moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (see S. 219; H.R. 450), S901 [12JA], H179 [9JA]

———moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (H.R. 450), consideration (see H. Res. 93), H2063 [22FE]

———moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (S. 219), consideration (see H. Res. 148), H5071 [16MY]

———moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions on small business (see H.R. 839), H1281 [6FE]

———periodic review and termination dates (see S. 511, 1346), S3604 [7MR], S15401 [20OC]

———promote increased understanding and compliance by small business (see S. 1350), S15401 [20OC]

Health: accessibility of alternative treatments and medicines (see S. 1035; H.R. 2019), S9998 [14JY], H6913 [12JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 995, 996), H1967 [21FE]

Information services: ensure competitive availability of consumer electronics devices affording access to telecommunications services (see S. 664; H.R. 1275), S5142 [4AP], H3416 [21MR]

———prevent unfair billing and charging practices for services provided over 800 line phone numbers (see H.R. 1559), H4545 [3MY]

Insurance: compliance by sellers and underwriters with State consumer protection requirements (see H.R. 1317), H3807 [24MR]

———establish health plan standards for treatment of enrollees and health care providers (see H.R. 2400), H9591 [27SE]

———require written notification to property and casualty applicants or policy-holders of refusal of issuance or renewal (see H.R. 1247), H3276 [15MR]

Investments: regulation and management of mutual funds (see H.R. 1495), H4431 [7AP]

Labeling: provide exemption from country of origin marking requirements for coffee, tea, or spice products (see S. 1502), S19250 [22DE]

LSC: prohibit recipients of grants or contracts from soliciting clients (see H.R. 1931), H6396 [27JN]

Motor vehicles: dissemination of warranty and repair information by manufacturers (see H.R. 265), H171 [9JA]

———improve impact standards for bumpers (see H.R. 1928), H6396 [27JN]

Natural gas: enhance safety, training, research, and development in the propane gas industry (see H.R. 1514), H4432 [7AP]

Petroleum: consumer information on octane ratings and requirements (see H.R. 546), H296 [17JA]

Postal Service: prevent disclosure of names or addresses of postal patrons (see H.R. 434), H178 [9JA]

Power resources: eliminate cost-adjusting measures for cogeneration powerplants (see S. 708), S5404 [6AP]

Pricing: retail pricing of consumer commodities (see H.R. 171), H168 [9JA]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 1317), S15118 [12OC]

Social Security: treatment of long-term health care insurance (see H.R. 1013, 2571), H2063 [22FE], H11686 [1NO]

Taxation: assessment of retail dealer occupational taxes (see H.R. 302), H172 [9JA]

———assessment of retail dealer occupational taxes (H.R. 302), consideration (see H. Res. 246), H10994 [26OC]

———domestic investment tax credit (see H.R. 392), H174 [9JA]

———treatment of certain bargain sales (see H.R. 523), H242 [13JA]

Telecommunications: promote competition and reduce regulation (see H.R. 1555), H4545 [3MY]

———promote competition and reduce regulation (H.R. 1555), consideration (see H. Res. 207), H8174 [1AU]

———promote interaction capability among diverse communications services and systems (see S. 710), S5404 [6AP]

———protect facilities, devices, and networks from misuse (see H.R. 1004), H1968 [21FE]

Tickets: require disclosure of service and other charges (see H.R. 857), H1460 [8FE]

Truth in Lending Act: clarify intent and reduce regulatory burdens on creditors (see H.R. 1184), H2988 [9MR]

———clarify regulations relative to mortgage fees and disclosure requirements (see H.R. 2399), H9591 [27SE]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1380), H4104 [3AP]

Truth in Savings Act: repeal (see H.R. 337), H173 [9JA]

Cloture motions

Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), S5995 [2MY], S6155, S6158 [4MY], S6225 [5MY], S6255, S6275 [8MY], S6306 [9MY]

Descriptions

Local telephone service competition, E1699 [11AU]

Reform Civil Justice System (S. 672), S5150 [4AP]

Documents

Fresh Chicken Controversy, H2119 [23FE]

Proposed Amendment to H.R. 1555, Communications Act, H8288 [2AU]

Factsheets

Redesign of the Better Business Bureau System: Council of Better Business Bureaus, E750 [31MR]

Letters

Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act: Joseph F. Delfico, GAO, S6152 [4MY]

———Robert H. Bork, S3692 [9MR]

———Senator Feingold, S5989 [2MY]

———several small business advocates, S5698 [26AP]

Communications Act: Cheryl L. Parrino, Wisconsin Public Service Commission, H8453 [4AU]

———Jim Sullivan and Charles B. Martin, Alabama Public Service Commission, H8453 [4AU]

———Joan H. Smith, Oregon Public Utilities Commission, H8288 [2AU]

———Lowell C. Johnson, Nebraska Public Service Commission, H8453 [4AU]

———Marcia G. Weeks, Arizona Corporation Commission, H8453 [4AU]

———Mike Griffin, Nevada Attorney General's Office, H8453 [4AU]

———Susan S. Geiger, New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, H8453 [4AU]

Deterrence of frivolous lawsuits and harassing court motions: Alicemarie H. Stotler, Judicial Conference of the U.S., S5719 [26AP]

———Nan Aron, Alliance for Justice (organization), Lou Bograd, ACLU, and Leslie Harris, People for the American Way, S5719 [26AP]

Extend moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions for small businesses: James R. Irvine, National Association of Home Builders, H2205 [24FE]

———John J. Motley III, National Federation of Independent Business, H2205 [24FE]

FDA regulations on drugs and devices: John D. Siegfried, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (organization), S6453 [10MY]

———National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, S6454 [10MY]

———several former Chief Counsels of the FDA, S6454 [10MY]

GATT implementation relative to generic drugs: C. Everett Koop, S18104 [6DE], S18209, S18211 [7DE]

———Clayton Yeutter, S18213 [7DE]

———Daniel Perry, Alliance for Aging Research, S18206 [7DE]

———Eugene P. Schonfeld, National Kidney Association, S18205 [7DE]

———Judith Simpson, United Patients' Association for Pulmonary Hypertension, Inc., S18205, S18212 [7DE]

———Leon Brittan, European Commission, S18213 [7DE]

———Patti Munter, National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, S18205 [7DE]

———Robert J. Beall, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, S18205 [7DE]

———Senators Dodd and Hatch, S18211 [7DE]

———several Senators, S18210 [7DE]

———William Brock, S18213 [7DE]

Limitations on punitive damage awards: Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union, S6380 [10MY]

———Amy Simpson, Public Interest Research Group, S6387 [10MY]

———Andy Igrejas, Public Interest Research Group, S6386 [10MY]

———Ann Whitfield, Public Interest Research Group, S6380 [10MY]

———Bob Comeaux, Defenders of the Rights of Texans (organization), S6390 [10MY]

———Bonnie Shapiro, New Jersey Tenants (organization), S6386 [10MY]

———Brian McGuire, Citizen Action (organization), S6389 [10MY]

———Chuck Gifford, UAW, S6381 [10MY]

———Coalition for Accountability & Justice, S6378, S6379, S6385, S6387, S6389 [10MY]

———Daniel Lambe, Citizen Action (organization), S6389 [10MY]

———Daniel Pontious, Public Interest Research Group, S6382 [10MY]

———David Grubb, Citizen Action (organization), S6391 [10MY]

———David West, Citizen Action (organization), S6390 [10MY]

———Deirdre Cummings, Public Interest Research Group, S6384 [10MY]

———Diane Brown, Public Interest Research Group, S6380 [10MY]

———Dulaney S. Nickerson, National Organization for Women, S6390 [10MY]

———Edward F. Kelly, Citizen Action (organization), S6383 [10MY]

———Elaine S. Levenson, Victims Against Lethal Valves (organization), S6388 [10MY]

———Frank Alexander, Iowa State Council of Senior Citizens, S6381 [10MY]

———Gregory Haddad, Citizen Action (organization), S6379 [10MY]

———James Amspacher, Public Interest Research Group, S6378 [10MY]

———James L. Brown, Wisconsin Consumers League, S6391 [10MY]

———Jean Ann Fox, Virginia Citizens Consumer Council, S6390 [10MY]

———Jobs With Justice (organization), S6383 [10MY]

———Joe Ditre, Maine People's Alliance, S6382 [10MY]

———Jon Youngdahl, Minnesota COACT (organization), S6384 [10MY]

———Jonathan S. Massey, S5588 [24AP], S5952 [2MY]

———Judy Brainman, Empire State Consumer Association, S6386 [10MY]

———Karl K. Pence, Maryland State Teachers Association, S6382 [10MY]

———Larry Marx, Citizen Action (organization), S6391 [10MY]

———Lauren Townsend and Jennifer O'Donnell, Citizen Action (organization), S6388 [10MY]

———Linda A. Teeter, Citizen Action (organization), S6384 [10MY]

———Lori Everhart, Citizen Action (organization), S6382, S6386 [10MY]

———Lori Glidewell, Citizen Action (organization), S6380 [10MY]

———Marc Wetherhorn, Citizen Action (organization), S6390 [10MY]

———Mary Jean Greco Golomb, DES Action (organization), S6388 [10MY]

———Mary Raftery, Public Interest Research Group, S6378 [10MY]

———Maureen Kirk, Public Interest Research Group, S6387 [10MY]

———Mike Odom, Citizen Action (organization), S6377 [10MY]

———Monte E. Belote, Florida Consumer Action Network, S6379 [10MY]

———Morris S. Dees, Jr., Southern Poverty Law Center, S6036 [3MY]

———Patrick Harvey, Citizen Action (organization), S6385 [10MY]

———Paula Henderson, Citizen Action (organization), S6382 [10MY]

———Phyllis Rowe, Arizona Consumers Council, S6377 [10MY]

———Phyllis Salowe-Kaye, Citizen Action (organization), S6385 [10MY]

———Regene L. Mitchell, Consumer Federation, S6377 [10MY]

———Richard Kirsch, Citizen Action (organization), S6386 [10MY]

———Richard McClintock, Public Interest Research Group, S6378 [10MY]

———Rick Gamber, Consumer Federation, S6384 [10MY]

———Robert B. Creamer, Public Action (organization), S6380 [10MY]

———Robert D. Yager, Citizen Action (organization), S6385 [10MY]

———Rosemary Shahan, Motor Voters (organization), S6377 [10MY]

———several organizations, S6383 [10MY]

———Shari Weir, Citizen Action (organization), S6387 [10MY]

———Shelli Craver, Citizen Action (organization), S6382 [10MY]

———Stephanie Hayes, Public Interest Research Group, S6388 [10MY]

———Stephen E. Meili, Center for Public Representation, Inc., S6391 [10MY]

———Steve Siegel and Brad Lint, Citizen Action (organization), S6381 [10MY]

———Theresa Amato, Citizen Advocacy Center, S6380 [10MY]

———Timeen Wegmeyer, Public Interest Research Group, S6384 [10MY]

———Walt Bleich, Citizen Action (organization), S6385 [10MY]

———Walter T. Dartland, Consumer Fraud Watch (organization), S6379 [10MY]

———William M. George and Richard W. Bloomingdale, AFL-CIO, S6388 [10MY]

Limitations on punitive damage awards relative to individuals and small entities: Elaine Z. Graham, National Restaurant Association, S6045 [3MY]

———John J. Motley III, National Federation of Independent Business, S6045 [3MY]

National policy for radiation protection: Mary D. Nichols, EPA, S4650 [27MR]

———Senator Glenn, S4647, S4648, S4649 [27MR]

Pharmaceutical patent extension: Cynthia Pearson, National Women's Health Network, S15430 [23OC]

———Edmund Mierzwinski, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, S15431 [23OC]

———Esther Peterson and Edmund H. Worthy, Jr., United Seniors Health Cooperative, S15431 [23OC]

———James Firman, Generic Drug Equity Coalition, S15430 [23OC]

———James Firman, National Council on the Aging, Inc., S15430 [23OC]

———James P. Love, Consumer Project on Technology, S15432 [23OC]

———Jordan Clark, United Homeowners Association, S15432 [23OC]

———Karen Fennell, American College of Nurse-Midwives, S15431 [23OC]

———Kim Youngblood, National Black Women's Health Project (organization), S15431 [23OC]

———Martha A. McSteen, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S15431 [23OC]

———Max Starkloff, Paraquad Inc., S15432 [23OC]

———Mern Horan, Consumer Federation of America, Gene Kimmelman, Consumers Union, and Cathy Hurwit, Citizen Action (organization), S15430 [23OC]

———Michael Calabrese, Public Citizen (organization), S15431 [23OC]

———Michael Kantor, U.S. Trade Representative, S15423 [23OC]

———Richard Fitzpatrick, National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, S15432 [23OC]

Regulatory Sunset and Review Act: John J. Motley III, National Federation of Independent Business, S3612 [7MR]

Regulatory Transition Act: Alan Reuther, UAW, S4619 [27MR]

———Arthur Levitt, SEC, H2098 [23FE], H2206 [24FE]

———Bruce Silverglade, Center for Science in the Public Interest, S4615 [27MR]

———Christopher Atchison, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, S4621 [27MR]

———Defenders of Wildlife (organization), S4621 [27MR]

———Elizabeth Raisbeck, National Audubon Society, S4621 [27MR]

———Federico Pena, Sec. of Transportation, H2098 [23FE]

———Fernando M. Trevino, American Public Health Association, S4620 [27MR]

———Gary D. Bass, OMB Watch (organization), S4618 [27MR]

———Ginger Merchant, National Wildlife Refuge Association, S4617 [27MR]

———Heather Paul, National Safe Kids Campaign, S4618 [27MR]

———John W. Grady, Humane Society of the U.S., S4619 [27MR]

———Joseph M. Schwartz, Physicians for Social Responsibility (organization), S4617 [27MR]

———Judith L. Lichtman, Women's Legal Defense Fund, S4619 [27MR]

———Marcia B. Dalrymple, Aluminum Company of America, H2097 [23FE]

———Mark Silbergeld, Consumers Union, S4615 [27MR]

———Mary Elizabeth Teasly, National Education Association, S4617 [27MR]

———Michael D. Edwards, National Education Association, H2097 [23FE]

———Michael R. Taylor, Dept. of Agriculture, H2098 [23FE]

———National Parks and Conservation Association, S4617 [27MR]

———National Wildlife Federation, S4616 [27MR]

———Natural Resources Defense Council, S4620 [27MR]

———Public Citizen (organization), S4620 [27MR]

———Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, S4618 [27MR]

———Representative Gibbons, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2095 [23FE]

———Robert S. Foosaner, Nextel (business firm), H2096 [23FE]

———Roger E. McManus, Center for Marine Conservation, S4620 [27MR]

———Service Employees International Union, S4622 [27MR]

———several Members of Congress, H2083 [23FE]

———Sheila F. Anthony, Dept. of Justice, H2097 [23FE]

———Ted Danson, American Oceans Campaign, S4620 [27MR]

———Terry Streeter, S4606 [27MR]

———Thom W.W. Fassett, S4615 [27MR]

———United Steelworkers of America, S4621 [27MR]

U.S.-Japan trade negotiations relative to the automobile industry: Linda Golodner, National Consumers League, S5963 [2MY]

Lists

Authorities which support the constitutionality of requiring judges to determine the amount of punitive damages, S6328 [9MY]

Consumer Price Index accuracy witnesses, S15446 [23OC]

Impact of the Regulatory Transition Act on public land use, S4618 [27MR]

Opponents of product liability reform legislation, S5582 [24AP], S5935 [2MY]

Product liability punitive awards, S5588 [24AP], S5952 [2MY]

Regulations affected by the Regulatory Transition Act, S4624, S4653 [27MR]

State based organizations opposed to legal reform in the Senate, S6376 [10MY]

Memorandums

Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act: Congressional Research Service, S10185-S10188 [18JY]

Consumer Price Index Accuracy: Harry C. Ballantyne, S15462 [23OC]

Jeep Shackle System: J.E. MacAfee, American Motors Corp., S5903 [1MY]

Regulatory Transition Act: Becky Cain, League of Women Voters, S4615 [27MR]

Motions

Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), S5939, S5940, S5941, S5944 [2MY], S6045 [3MY], H2967 [9MR], H3025 [10MR], H11983 [9NO]

Government regulations: moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (H.R. 450), H2207 [24FE]

Telecommunications: promote competition and reduce regulation (H.R. 1555), H8503 [4AU]

Papers

Why Bell Companies Need Federal Legislation, E1913 [11OC]

Petitions and memorials

Product Liability Reform: National Conference of State Legislatures, S10900, S10901 [28JY]

Questions and answers

Understanding the Consumer Price Index: BLS, S15453-S15456 [23OC]

Remarks in House

BLS: prohibit use of funds to implement change in the consumer price index except for congressionally authorized changes, H8414 [3AU]

Business and industry: redesign of the Better Business Bureau system, E750 [31MR]

Courts: eliminate joint and several liability for noneconomic losses in cases involving interstate commerce, H2952-H2958 [9MR]

———establish a statute of repose for product liability litigation, H2923-H2926 [9MR]

———establish standards of proof in product liability litigation, H2932 [9MR]

———judicial authority in cases involving Federal regulatory rulemaking actions, H2107-H2111 [23FE]

———jurisdiction of Federal courts over foreign manufacturers relative to product liability litigation, H2930, H2931 [9MR]

———limitations on punitive damage awards, H2920-H2923, H2935-H2940, H2976 [9MR], H8943 [14SE]

———limitations on punitive damage awards relative to senior citizens, women, and children, H11983-H11989 [9NO]

———make public all records in product liability litigation, H2926 [9MR]

———product liability reform (H.R. 10), E124 [18JA], E521 [6MR], E567 [9MR]

———product liability reform (H.R. 10), motion to refer to Committee on Commerce (House), H1780 [15FE]

———product liability reform (H.R. 917), E480 [1MR]

———product liability reform (H.R. 956), H1961-H1966 [21FE], H2163-H2168 [23FE], H2373 [28FE], H2730, H2731, H2732, H2733 [7MR], H2873-H2888 [8MR], H2898, H2914-H2967, H2976 [9MR], H3015-H3027, H3033 [10MR], H3095 [14MR], E480 [1MR], E548 [8MR], E563 [9MR], E578 [10MR], E590, E595 [14MR], E624 [16MR], E650-E653 [21MR], E2169 [13NO]

———product liability reform (H.R. 956), consideration (H. Res. 108), H2864-H2872 [8MR]

———product liability reform (H.R. 956), consideration (H. Res. 109), H2901-H2913 [9MR]

———product liability reform (H.R. 956), corrections in engrossment, H3027 [10MR]

———product liability reform (H.R. 956), motion to instruct conferees, H11983-H11989 [9NO]

———product liability reform (H.R. 956), motion to recommit, H3025 [10MR]

CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (H.R. 1622), E1017 [11MY]

———report on snow boarding accidents, H977 [1FE]

Credit: accuracy of consumer information maintained by credit reporting agencies (H.R. 561), E121 [18JA]

———define payment postmark date as payment date for purposes of grace periods (H.R. 1963), E1368 [30JN]

———expand availability by lifting growth cap on limited service financial institutions (H.R. 1491), E860, E869 [7AP]

Crime: consumer fraud (H.R. 1499), E869 [7AP]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a toll-free telephone number to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (H.R. 447), H2730 [7MR], E57 [9JA]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of the military exchange system, E1499 [24JY]

Economics: political influence on the the Consumer Price Index, H1216 [6FE]

Economy: national private savings rate, H2781 [7MR]

Financial institutions: reform regulatory process and paperwork requirements (H.R. 1362), H6079-H6081 [16JN], E1811 [20SE]

———reform regulatory process and paperwork requirements (H.R. 1858), E1811 [20SE]

Foreign trade: exempt trade sanction provisions of GATT from moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions, H2118-H2124 [23FE]

Government regulations: extend moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions for small businesses, H2184-H2187, H2205 [24FE]

———moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (H.R. 450), H157 [9JA], H240 [13JA], H1890 [16FE], H1972, H1974 [22FE], H2072, H2087-H2148 [23FE], H2180, H2181, H2182-H2210 [24FE], E349 [14FE], E419, E431, E434 [24FE], E442, E443, E444, E445, E449 [27FE], E463 [28FE], E469 [1MR], E500 [2MR], E503 [3MR]

———moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (H.R. 450), consideration (H. Res. 93), H2073-H2086 [23FE]

———moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (H.R. 450), corrections in engrossment, H2210 [24FE]

———moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (H.R. 450), motion to recommit, H2207-H2209 [24FE]

———moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (S. 219), insert language of H.R. 450 in lieu, H5097-H5106 [17MY]

Health: accessibility of alternative treatments and medicines (H.R. 2019), E1424 [12JY]

———exempt water purity and food safety regulations from moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions, H2112-H2117 [23FE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 995), E397 [22FE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 996), E402 [22FE]

Health care professionals: physician self-referral laws, E534 [7MR]

Information services: ensure competitive availability of consumer electronics devices affording access to telecommunications services (H.R. 1275), E635 [21MR]

Insurance: compliance by sellers and underwriters with State consumer protection requirements (H.R. 1317), E693 [24MR]

Investments: regulation and management of mutual funds (H.R. 1495), E868 [7AP]

Jones, Donald: employment status in Representative Gingrich's office relative to telecommunications legislation, H12089, H12090 [10NO]

Labeling: exempt poultry labeling regulations from moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions, H2119, H2120 [23FE]

Major Appliance Consumer Action Program: anniversary, E1170 [7JN]

Motor vehicles: improve impact standards for bumpers (H.R. 1928), E1331 [27JN]

Natural gas: enhance safety, training, research, and development in the propane gas industry (H.R. 1514), E857 [7AP]

Postal Service: prevent disclosure of names or addresses of postal patrons (H.R. 434), E58 [9JA]

Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing power generation, E2176 [14NO]

Safety: application of endangerment test to both private property and health issues, H2125-H2128 [23FE]

Social Security: treatment of long-term health care insurance (H.R. 2571), E2083 [1NO]

Taxation: domestic investment tax credit (H.R. 392), E11 [4JA]

Telecommunications: promote competition and deregulation of Bell Telephone Cos.' entrance into long distance telephone service, H8451-H8460, H8462-H8468 [4AU]

———promote competition and reduce regulation (H.R. 1555), H4520-H4523 [3MY], H8181, H8279-H8295 [2AU], H8312 [3AU], H8425-H8507, H8516 [4AU], H12089, H12090 [10NO], E1392 [30JN], E1565 [31JY], E1571-E1573 [1AU], E1579 [2AU], E1628, E1629 [4AU], E1699, E1700 [11AU], E1750 [8SE], E1913 [11OC]

———promote competition and reduce regulation (H.R. 1555), consideration (H. Res. 207), H8269-H8279 [2AU]

———promote competition and reduce regulation (H.R. 1555), motion to recommit, H8503-H8505 [4AU]

———provide means of restricting access to unwanted materials in interactive telecommunications systems, H8469-H8472 [4AU]

———removal of State and local regulations that may prohibit competition of interstate and intrastate telecommunications services, H8460, H8461 [4AU]

Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act: exempt from moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions, H2198-H2200 [24FE]

Telephones: require local phone service carriers to provide public access to subscriber list information, E1750 [8SE]

Tickets: require disclosure of service and other charges (H.R. 857), E294 [8FE]

Truth in Lending Act: clarify regulations relative to mortgage fees and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2399), H9513-H9516 [27SE], E1918 [11OC]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (H.R. 1380), H4120-H4122 [4AP]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: kiwifruit research and marketing (S. 897), S8038 [8JN]

———repeal marketing order restrictions on spearmint (S. 998), S9444 [29JN]

Business and industry: regulation of invention development and patent marketing services (S. 909), S8114 [9JN]

Consumer Price Index: calculation, S1346-S1349 [23JA], S1420 [24JA]

———calculation of rate of inflation, S15445-S15447 [23OC]

Courts: application of product liability reform to certain actions brought in a Federal court, S6012 [2MY], S6047-S6066, S6075, S6076, S6078 [3MY]

———authorize voluntary alternative dispute resolutions systems, S6075 [3MY], S6148, S6149, S6151 [4MY]

———authorize voluntary alternative dispute resolutions systems relative to health care liability action, S5888-S5890 [1MY]

———consumer access to medical malpractice information, S5795 [27AP]

———deterrence of frivolous lawsuits and harassing court motions, S5689-S5692, S5717-S5725 [26AP], S6189, S6191 [4MY]

———limitations on compensatory damage awards relative to health care liability action, S5874-S5879 [1MY]

———limitations on punitive damage awards, S5880 [1MY], S5946-S5960 [2MY], S6033-S6044 [3MY], S6155-S6157 [4MY], S6242-S6247, S6249-S6252 [8MY], S6318, S6331-S6335 [9MY], S6370-S6395, S6397-S6406 [10MY]

———limitations on punitive damage awards relative to health care liability action, S5800-S5802 [27AP]

———limitations on punitive damage awards relative to health care liability actions, S5960 [2MY]

———limitations on punitive damage awards relative to individuals and small entities, S5995 [2MY], S6045, S6046 [3MY], S6153 [4MY]

———limitations on punitive damage awards (S. 671), S5148 [4AP]

———product liability reform, S28 [4JA], S10900, S10901 [28JY]

———product liability reform for certain claims where the harm to the claimant is death, S5991 [2MY]

———product liability reform (H.R. 956), S3692 [9MR], S3890, S3907 [14MR], S3949 [15MR], S5562, S5571-S5602 [24AP], S5638-S5659 [25AP], S5683-S5685, S5689-S5725, S5734-S5736 [26AP], S5751-S5802, S5850, S5854-S5856 [27AP], S5857-S5860, S5870, S5874-S5909 [1MY], S5931-S5941, S5945-S5961, S5980-S5992, S5994, S5995, S6012 [2MY], S6033-S6079 [3MY], S6138, S6141, S6142, S6148-S6159, S6189-S6191 [4MY], S6198, S6200, S6225 [5MY], S6231, S6236, S6242-S6263 [8MY], S6292, S6297-S6299, S6305, S6318-S6322, S6325-S6335 [9MY], S6369-S6414, S6418, S6453 [10MY], S10185 [18JY], S17674 [28NO]

———product liability reform (H.R. 956), unanimous-consent agreement, S5663 [25AP], S5798 [27AP], S5992 [2MY], S6254 [8MY]

———product liability reform relative to insurance reporting, S6075 [3MY], S6149-S6151 [4MY]

———product liability reform relative to joint liability, S6066-S6074 [3MY], S6141, S6142, S6151-S6153 [4MY]

———product liability reform relative to rented or leased products, S6078 [3MY]

———product liability reform relative to statute of limitations in actions brought against product seller as manufacturer, S6079 [3MY]

———product liability reform relative to workmen's compensation, S6078 [3MY]

———product liability reform (S. 565), S3978-S3986 [15MR], S4964 [31MR], S5390 [6AP]

———provide notification of class action lawsuit certification or settlement to the Depts. of Justice and State (S. 1501), S19250-S19252 [22DE]

———reform civil justice system (S. 672), S5149 [4AP]

———reform protective orders, sealing of case documents, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions (S. 374), S2339 [8FE]

———regulation of legal fees, S5654-S5659 [25AP], S5709-S5717 [26AP], S5892 [1MY]

———treatment of secrecy orders in civil actions, S5784 [27AP]

CPSC: danger of drawstrings in children's clothing, S15972 [26OC]

———funding, S6642 [12MY]

Credit: accuracy of consumer information maintained by credit reporting agencies (S. 709), S5449, S5450 [6AP]

———expand availability by lifting growth cap on limited service financial institutions (S. 445), S2842, S2843 [16FE]

Dept. of Energy: energy efficiency regulations relative to Codes and Standards Program, S12024-S12026, S12109 [9AU]

———Federal appliance efficient standards implementation, S12032, S12034 [9AU]

Dept. of Justice: report on product liability reform, S5300 [6AP]

Drugs: ensure availability of generic drugs (S. 1191), S15421 [23OC], S16593 [2NO]

Financial institutions: reform regulatory process and paperwork requirements (S. 650), S4928, S4929 [30MR]

———regulate the retail sale of nondeposit investment products by insured depository institutions (S. 633), S4720 [28MR], S5123-S5125 [4AP]

Flowers: marketing of fresh cut flowers and fresh cut foliage (S. 80), S292 [4JA]

GATT: implementation relative to generic drugs, S15421 [23OC], S16593 [2NO], S18004 [5DE], S18199-S18222 [7DE]

Government regulations: moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions, S6591 [12MY]

———moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (S. 219), S908 [12JA], S2990, S2993 [23FE], S3720 [9MR], S3771 [10MR], S4209 [21MR], S4599 [24MR], S4604-S4655 [27MR], S4686, S4695-S4709, S4711-S4715 [28MR], S4749, S4751-S4755, S4758-S4761 [29MR], S8594 [16JN]

———moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (S. 219), unanimous-consent agreement, S4570 [24MR]

———periodic review and termination dates (S. 1346), S15401 [20OC]

———periodic review and termination dates (S. 511), S3610, S3612 [7MR]

———promote increased understanding and compliance by small business (S. 1350), S15402 [20OC]

Health: accessibility of alternative treatments and medicines (S. 1035), S9999-S10002 [14JY]

Information services: ensure competitive availability of consumer electronics devices affording access to telecommunications services (S. 664), S5143 [4AP]

Labeling: provide exemption from country of origin marking requirements for coffee, tea, or spice products (S. 1502), S19253 [22DE]

Power resources: eliminate cost-adjusting measures for cogeneration powerplants (S. 708), S5448 [6AP]

Public utilities: protect consumers of utility systems relative to telecommunication activities, S8235-S8240 [13JN], S8467, S8468 [15JN]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 1317), S15127-S15129, S15138 [12OC]

Telecommunications: clarify State rate-making authority, S8315-S8317 [14JN]

———clarify the effect of pricing on services, S8317-S8319, S8374 [14JN]

———prohibit exchange carriers from charging ratepayers for penalties for violating interconnection duties, S8311-S8313 [14JN]

———promote interaction capability among diverse communications services and systems (S. 710), S5450 [6AP]

———provide for the representation of consumers on the Federal-State Joint Board on universal service, S8313-S8315 [14JN]

Television: preserve the basic tier of cable services, S8322-S8326 [14JN]

Truth in Lending Act: clarify regulations relative to mortgage fees and disclosure requirements (H.R. 2399), S14566-S14568 [28SE]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (H.R. 1380), S5562, S5614, S5615 [24AP]

Reports

Influence of Standard of Care and Severity of Injury on the Resolution of Medical Malpractice Claims: Annals of Internal Medicine (publication), S5765-S5767 [27AP]

Regulatory Transition Act: Campaign for Safe and Affordable Drinking Water, S4620 [27MR]

———several Senators, S4622-S4624 [27MR]

Relation Between Malpractice Claims and Adverse Events Due to Negligence—Results of the Harvard Medical Practice Study III: New England Journal of Medicine, S5767-S5771 [27AP]

Toward a More Accurate Measure of the Cost of Living: Advisory Commission To Study the Consumer Price Index, S15456-S15462 [23OC]

Reports filed

Communications Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1555) (H. Rept. 104-204), H7549 [24JY]

Consideration of H.R. 450, Regulatory Transition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 93) (H. Rept. 104-45), H2063 [22FE]

Consideration of H.R. 956, Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 108) (H. Rept. 104-69), H2810 [7MR]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 109) (H. Rept. 104-72), H2891 [8MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1555, Communications Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 207) (H. Rept. 104-223), H8174 [1AU]

Consideration of S. 219, Regulatory Transition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 148) (H. Rept. 104-122), H5071 [16MY]

Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 650) (S. Rept. 104-185), S18662 [14DE]

Financial Institutions Regulatory Process and Paperwork Requirements Reform: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1858) (H. Rept. 104-193), H7178 [18JY]

Product Liability Fairness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 565) (S. Rept. 104-69), S5603 [24AP]

Product Liability Reform: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 917) (H. Rept. 104-63), H2486 [1MR]

Product Liability Reform Relative to Federal Courts: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 104-50), H2223 [24FE]

Regulatory Transition Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 450) (H. Rept. 104-39), H1907 [16FE]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 219) (S. Rept. 104-15), S4094 [16MR]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Legal Reform, E602 [15MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), H2946 [9MR], H3019 [10MR]

Statements

Entry Restrictions to Telecommunications Markets: Representative Goodlatte, H8465 [4AU]

Government Can Continue Services With Pay-Per-Call, Richard J. Gordon, Teleservices Industry Association, E1463 [19JY]

Regulatory Transition Act: Citizens for Sensible Safeguards, S4616 [27MR]

Studies

Self-Referral Studies: Dept. of HHS, E534 [7MR]

Summaries

Economic Impact of GATT Patent Extension on Currently Marketed Drugs: University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, S15424 [23OC]

Product Liability Fairness Act (S. 565), S3981 [15MR]

Regulatory Transition Act Amendments (S. 219), S4614 [27MR]

Uniform Commercial Code, S5647-S5649 [25AP]

Tables

Change in deficit if adjustment made for Consumer Price Index overstatment, S15462 [23OC]

Political contributions by regional Bell operating companies, H8467 [4AU]

Preemption of State product liability laws under the Product Liability Fairness Act (S. 565), S6373, S6405 [10MY]

Testimonies

Limitations on Punitive Damage Awards: George L. Priest, S5881-S5884 [1MY], S5948 [2MY]

Medicare Select Policies: Consumers Union (organization), H6672 [30JN]

Regulatory Transition Act: Arley A. Adams, S4605 [27MR]

———Paul Tisher, S4606 [27MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 93, consideration of H.R. 450, Regulatory Transition Act, H2073 [23FE]

H. Res. 108, consideration of H.R. 956, Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act, H2864 [8MR]

H. Res. 109, consideration of H.R. 956, Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act, H2901 [9MR]

H. Res. 207, consideration of H.R. 1555, Communications Act, H8269 [2AU]

H.R. 447, establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise, E57 [9JA]

H.R. 450, Regulatory Transition Act, H5104-H5106 [17MY]

H.R. 956, Product Liability Fairness Act, S6407-S6412 [10MY]

H.R. 1380, Truth in Lending Class Action Relief Act, H4120 [4AP]

H.R. 1555, Communications Act, H8426-H8444 [4AU]

H.R. 2399, clarify banking regulations relative to mortgage fees and disclosure requirements, H9513 [27SE]

S. 80, marketing of fresh cut flowers and fresh cut foliage, S293 [4JA]

S. 219, Regulatory Transition Act, S4686 [28MR], S4758-S4760 [29MR], S8594 [16JN], H5102-H5104 [17MY]

S. 511, Regulatory Sunset and Review Act, S3611 [7MR]

S. 565, Product Liability Fairness Act, S3979-S3981 [15MR], S5390-S5396 [6AP]

S. 633, Bank Customer Confidentiality and Protection Act, S4721 [28MR]

S. 708, Electric Utility Ratepayer Act, S5449 [6AP]

S. 710, Communications Interoperability Act, S5451 [6AP]

S. 897, National Kiwifruit Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act, S8038-S8040 [8JN]

S. 909, Inventor Protection Act, S8115-S8117 [9JN]

S. 1035, Access to Medical Treatment Act, S10000 [14JY]

S. 1350, Small Business Fair Treatment Act, S15403 [20OC]

S. 1501, Protecting Class Action Plaintiffs Act, S19252 [22DE]

Transcripts

Pharmaceutical Patent Extension: Lisa Meyers, NBC Nightly News, S15426 [23OC]