Senators Rockefeller, Ensign, Smith, Kerry, McCain and DeMint, all Senate
Commerce Committee members, issued a set of principles focused on promoting
broadband development , advancing consumer benefits, while protecting core
state and local interests. Bush and current IIA co-chair.

CEOs Welcome Class Action Reform

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The IIA has long promoted similar principles of reform that should be
included in any proposed legislation.
*Codification of the procedures adopted in the House for the use of quick-
take for all eminent domain actions. WASHINGTON, The members of the American Business
Conference (ABC), chief executives of fast-growing, midsize firms , today
applauded President Bush and a bipartisan majority in Congress on the passage
of the Class Action Fairness Act.

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Thompson Center in Chicago called specifically to review eminent
domain laws in response to the recent U.S.

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Bush.

City of New London, that the Fifth Amendment to the United States
Constitution does not prohibit a local city government from using the power of
eminent domain to take privately owned property to promote economic
development.
"We oppose the taking of private property for non-public uses and oppose
the widespread use of these extraordinary powers given to governmental
bodies," said Sullivan, representing the 55,000 REALTOR(R) member
organization , in her testimony."
In response to the hearing today, Illinois Association of REALTORS(R)
President John Veneris stated, "We strongly believe in the right of
individuals to own real property without the fear of a government taking.

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WASHINGTON, Continuing its call on Congress to
address the last vestiges of the monopoly communications era, the Internet
Innovation Alliance (IIA) announced its support of the Video Competition
Principles presented by a bi-partisan group of senators at today 's Senate
Commerce Committee hearing on franchise reform. Supreme Court ruled in
Kelo v. Constitution . Speaking for ABC members, John Endean,
president of ABC said:

"The Class Action Fairness Act brings greater rationality to our civil
justice system.

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We encourage the
acquisition of property by purchase on the open market rather than by
condemnation. It is just plain common sense that large , multi-state class
actions be moved to the jurisdiction of the federal courts.

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Internet Innovation Alliance Urges Congress to Adopt Video Competition Principles

"As Congress debates franchise reform, it is imperative that our elected
leaders adopt legislation that will lead to increased broadband development
and investment.internetinnovation.
In the 5-4 decision rendered on June 23rd, the U." Some
of these requirements have been established by state constitutional law, while
others are provided by state eminent domain statutes that limit the grounds
upon which condemnations may be exercised.

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Supreme Court decision of Kelo v.e.

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This Act puts
that reform in place.
"Ultimately the Class Action Fairness Act demonstrates that progressive
reform of the civil justice system can be effected for the benefit of all. We
congratulate the President and members of both parties in Congress for this
achievement.

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http://www."
The Supreme Court in its majority decision in the Kelo decision stated,
"Nothing in our opinion precludes any State from placing further restrictions
on its exercise of the takings power. Property owners in some states may
be legally protected against the type of eminent domain action at issue in the
Kelo case.
"This is a historic opportunity for the Illinois General Assembly to
further strengthen and safeguard the rights of Illinois citizens," said
Sullivan.

The Illinois Association of REALTORS(R) is a voluntary trade association
whose 55,000 members are engaged in all facets of the real estate industry.
"Similarly, the Act attempts to rebalance the relationship between
plaintiffs and their attorneys by curbing the practice by which attorneys
pocket large fees while their class action clients receive mere coupons as
their share of the settlement. We hope that this success will lead to further reform,
particularly in the area of asbestos litigation and medical malpractice
reform.

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The American Business Conference is a Washington-based coalition of chief
executives of fast-growing midsize American companies.

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org/industry., On July 20th, the Illinois
Association of REALTORS(R) petitioned the Illinois General Assembly to enact
state legislation that strengthens Illinois law as it relates to local
government powers of eminent domain .
Illinois law clearly is a patchwork right now in regards to eminent domain and
the spotlight that the Kelo decision has placed on this issue gives us the
opportunity to clarify the law in Illinois .

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Consumers deserve choice, and only true competition can
encourage the market forces that will bring about lower prices, better quality
and more choices," said Bruce Mehlman, former assistant secretary of commerce
under President George W.S. We oppose the widespread use of
the power of eminent domain and support clarifying and strengthening Illinois
state law regarding the issue.

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The REALTORS (R) Association is calling upon the Illinois General Assembly
to adopt a general state statute that would uniformly apply to all
condemnation actions in the state and would further strengthen and safeguard
the rights of Illinois citizens.

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Julie Sullivan, Assistant Director of
Governmental Affairs for the Illinois Association of REALTORS(R), testified
today before the Illinois Senate State Government Committee hearing held at
the James R. "The Illinois Association of REALTORS(R)
clearly opposes the taking of private property without just compensation, as
directed by the Fifth Amendment of the U. Indeed, many States already impose
'public use' requirements that are stricter than the federal baseline. In
addition to serving the professional needs of its members, the Illinois
Association of REALTORS(R) works to protect the rights of private property
owners in the state by recommending and promoting legislation that safeguards
and advances the interest of real property ownership.

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The Internet Innovation Alliance is an association of nonprofit groups,
business associations , consumer advocates, think tanks, corporations and
technology leaders.
City of New London.

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*In determining whether a taking is for a public use, consider the
intended use of each parcel to be taken and not the project as a whole.
"In light of the Kelo decision, we hope the Illinois General Assembly
stands ready to strengthen state law as it relates to eminent domain," said
Veneris .

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ABC members advocate
policies to promote economic growth and a higher standard of living for all
Americans.

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We believe in the power behind broadband Internet and its
ability to improve American lives by encouraging innovation and freeing the
market forces that foster greater competition, job creation and economic
growth.

REALTORS(R) Call for Illinois General Assembly to Restrict Powers of Eminent Domain

The statute would include the following elements:

* A clearly defined term for "public use.

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Under the Act, this indefensible practice will
be limited significantly.

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"
House Bill 4091 has already been introduced that prohibits the exercise of
the power of eminent domain for private ownership or control, including for
economic development, unless it is specifically and expressly authorized by
law by the General Assembly. a non-
governmental entity or person , unless specifically and expressly authorized by
a 3/5 vote of each chamber of the Illinois General Assembly.
*Require that the payment of "just compensation" as directed by the Fifth
Amendment , must cover the additional costs incurred by property owners
affected by condemnation actions above and beyond the loss of the subject
property.

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"We believe that since eminent domain impacts the constitutional
rights of property owners, it should be exercised carefully and only in
special circumstances ."
* A prohibition of the condemnation of private property when any of the
property to be taken will ultimately be owned, leased to, sold or developed
under any other proprietary arrangement by a private party; i.

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"The time has come to streamline the regulations that are preventing video
competition, before the United States falls farther behind in broadband
deployment," said Larry Irving, former assistant secretary of commerce under
President Bill Clinton and current IIA co-chair . The co-chairmen of IIA are Larry Irving, former assistant secretary
of commerce under President Clinton, and Bruce Mehlman, former assistant
secretary of commerce under President George W.S.

Issues related to property owners' rights, particularly in relationship to the actions of governments such as eminent domain, regulatory takings and civil asset forfeiture.

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