June 08, 2006

Democrats in Congress are in full bay over excessive pay for CEOs and top executives, but Republicans are planning a turn of the tables -- or would that be a poison pill?

The partisan rhetoric flew, as befits an election year. Countering [Rep. Barney] Frank's legislative proposal, Republicans disclosed that they have a bill of their own in the works: one that would rein in trial lawyers, a group that is a perennial ally of Democrats and generous contributor to their campaigns.

Don't blame the corporate executives, said Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C. By targeting companies in lawsuits, "Trial lawyers are the ones who are sopping up investor wealth in this country."