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The reason asbestos attorneys oppose transparency is obvious
Legislation repeatedly introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to promote fairness and transparency in asbestos torts and trusts could become law this year. -
The sun is shining, and it's a dark day for asbestos plaintiff lawyers
Asbestos attorneys are feeling the earth move under their feet, they're feeling the sky tumbling down, a-tumbling down, and they can't get that Carole King tune out of their heads. -
Asbestos trust transparency may be an idea whose time has come
Is asbestos trust transparency an idea whose time has come? Will 2017 be the year that a reform proposal finally becomes law? -
The sleazy way the 'Combine' launched Denny Hastert's congressional career
On a blisteringly hot June afternoon in 1986, Denny Hastert was nominated by a convention of Republican committeemen at the Illinois Math and Science Academy gymnasium to succeed the ill U.S. Rep. John Grotberg. -
Rep. Davis introduces bill to help repay student loan debt
A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to help pay back student loan debt by allowing employees to repay their student loans with pre-tax dollars. -
Open letter to President Obama
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Why the Debt Limit Matters
Shimkus Americans likely have heard the terms "debt limit" or "debt ceiling" more in recent months than ever before. But what exactly does it mean? And why should we be concerned about it? -
Obamacare will be found unconstitutional
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Trial lawyer tax break attracts attention of two dozen senators
Thune WASHINGTON - One-quarter of the U.S. Senate has expressed concern that the U.S. Department of the Treasury may be planning to issue an order giving trial lawyers tax breaks on contingency fee lawsuits. -
ObamaCare, a cruel hoax
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Durbin gets big bucks from trial lawyers
Durbin WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a member of the Senate Democratic leadership team, has raked in big bucks this year from trial lawyers and their political action committees, campaign finance disclosures indicate. -
Survey: Medical malpractice threats hamstring doctors
ALPHARETTA, Ga. - The overwhelming majority of U.S. physicians say the threat of medical malpractice litigation is influencing their practice of medicine, a survey found. -
Shimkus pays tribute to Dr. Wilson West
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) recognized the contributions to the region by the late Dr. Wilson West by entering a statement into the permanent Congressional Record of the U.S. House of Representatives on July 20. -
Civil justice advocate Charlie Norwood dies
Rep. Charlie Norwood Rep. Charles Norwood, Jr., a Republican congressman from Georgia who in 2004 asked the U.S. Attorney General to investigate Madison County's judicial system, died Tuesday after battling cancer and lung disease. The seven-term congressman was 65. -
Top 10 stories in 2005: High court drama, local politics rule
Justice Mary Ann McMorrow From start to finish, the year 2005 has been packed with dramatic events. The Record's editorial board has selected the following as the 10 most compelling stories of 2005: -
ATRA's 'hellhole' list due soon: Will Madison County move off top spot?
Ed Murnane On the eve of the fourth annual "Judicial Hellhole" report, a review of this year's class action lawsuits in Madison County provides a hint that the American Tort Reform Association may move the Illinois venue off the roster's top spot.