This amendment does absolutely nothing to deter litigation. It simply cuts the amount that can be paid to a person who has been wronged by medical malpractice or by other unfortunate improper practices. It denies them proper recovery. If that is medical reform, I do not know what it is. I urge the rejection of the amendment.
Opposing an amendment related to medical malpractice litigation during a House floor debate.
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