With White House support, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist halted debate Tuesday on a $491 billion defense bill to set up a vote on contentious legislation that would prohibit suits against gun makers for damages resulting from unlawful use of a firearm or ammunition. "The president believes that the manufacturer of a legal product should not be held liable for the criminal misuse of that product by others," said a White House spokesman. "We look at it from a standpoint of stopping lawsuit abuse."
July 28, 2005 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
Senate Republicans on Tuesday moved the National Rifle Association’s top priority ahead of a $491 billion defense bill, setting up a vote on legislation to shield firearms manufacturers and dealers from lawsuits over gun crimes.
Completion of the defense bill, which the Senate had been debating for a week, will now be delayed until fall. Democrats were incensed.
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