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John Conyers: Mr. Speaker, only for the benefit of the gentleman from Georgia, who asserts that this bill does not take away anybody's…

On the recordMarch 13, 2003
Mr. Speaker, only for the benefit of the gentleman from Georgia, who asserts that this bill does not take away anybody's rights, the gentleman must be aware, sir, as a Member of Congress and a doctor, that there is a $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages, unless he thinks that is not taking away anybody's rights.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussing the implications of a bill regarding noneconomic damages caps.

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