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Government

May 1, 1999

Democrats Block Vote on Bill to Curb Y2K Suits

WASHINGTON - After several days of vigorous debate, Senate Democrats used parliamentary devices Thursday to block a vote on a bill designed to discourage litigation over the year-2000 computer glitch and limit liability in certain Y2K-spawned lawsuits.

By Daniel A. Shaw
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        WASHINGTON - After several days of vigorous debate, Senate Democrats used parliamentary devices Thursday to block a vote on a bill designed to discourage litigation over the year-2000 computer glitch and limit liability in certain Y2K-spawned lawsuits.
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