Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., is the lead co-sponsor on Rep Read more »
GOP Jobs Bill – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
The GOP plan includes a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, a repeal of the Obama health reform law, medical malpractice reform and much more. "We do have a different vision how we create jobs," said Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). Read more »
Gang of Six "Medmal Reform" Proposal is Unconstitutional – Madison County Record
The Gang of Six proposal includes a sentence to save "an unspecified amount through medical malpractice reform." But that's unconstitutional. Read more »
Trial lawyers working to let trespassers sue you – Washington Examiner
It had enough influence in the Obama White House to prevent medical malpractice reform from appearing in Obamacare. And as this case illustrates, it has not neglected to extend its reach into other important institutions. Read more »
Will Obama Administration Initiative Cut Down on Medical Malpractice? – Lawyers and Settlements
Washington, DC : Health advocates are hoping that a new initiative by the Obama Administration will help cut down on the kinds of medical malpractice gaffes that cost an 18-month-old child her life. Josie King died in 2001 after being administered the ... Read more »
President Obama’s Budget Includes a Breakthrough to Address Medical Malpractice Reform and Move Beyond Partisanship – Yahoo Finance
NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- President Barack Obama 's recently unveiled Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 calls for "a more aggressive effort to reform our medical malpractice system to reduce defensive medicine, promote patient safety, and ... Read more »
Obama, GOP should avoid a standoff on malpractice reform – Boston Globe
PRESIDENT OBAMA announced in his State of the Union speech that he would deal with Republicans on one of their pet issues, reform of medical malpractice. But nothing is likely to get done because congressional Democrats oppose the GOP’s trademark ... Read more »
Study: Doctors order tests out of fear of lawsuits – The Guardian
The study comes a day after President Barack Obama began a push to overhaul state medical malpractice laws as a way to reduce unnecessary tests that drive up health care costs. "This study is a glimpse behind the curtain of what's happening in a doctor's ... Read more »
Obama casts absentee vote in mayor race – Chicago Tribune
WASHINGTON — No word on who got his vote, but President Barack Obama has cast an absentee ballot in the Chicago mayor’s race, according to the White House. First lady Michelle Obama, who voted even earlier, likewise is keeping her choice secret. Read more »
Obama pushes drive for medical malpractice reforms – AP – msnbc.com
Administration officials say President Barack Obama wants states to rewrite their medical malpractice laws to cut down on wasteful tests doctors perform because they fear lawsuits. Read more »