Insurance Reform Must Be Part of Liability Debate

By Rep. Diana DeGette
Special to Roll Call
July 11, 2005, 12 a.m.

The American health care system is in crisis, in part because of ever-skyrocketing medical malpractice insurance rates. Contrary to the assertions of some, however, the reason for high medical malpractice insurance rates is not payouts from frivolous patient lawsuits, but insurance industry practices.



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Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel

Nov. 16, 12 a.m.

As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article

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