Mar 21, 2012
Madam Chairwoman, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from California (Mr. Lungren), who is the chairman of the House Administration Committee and a senior member of the Judiciary Committee.
Lamar Smith
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Lamar Smith is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 21st congressional district from 1987 to 2019. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, where he focused on issues related to science policy, technology, and innovation. Smith was known for his advocacy of scientific research and development, as well as his support for policies aimed at promoting economic growth through technological advancements.
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Mar 21, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, I just want to reemphasize again that, under this bill, awards are possible that far exceed the $250,000 cap in noneconomic damages. That's because under the economic…
Mar 21, 2012
Madam Chairwoman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chairwoman, America's medical liability system is broken and in desperate need of reform. {time} 1840 Frivolous lawsuits drive physicians out of the practice of medicine…
Mar 21, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I move that the Committee do now rise. The motion was agreed to. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Griffith of Virginia) having assumed the chair, Mr. Nugent, Acting Chair of the Committee of…
Mar 21, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Georgia, Dr. Gingrey. {time} 2030
Mar 21, 2012
Mr. Chairman, we have no other speakers as well, and I am prepared to close on this side. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Michigan.
Mar 21, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Quayle), who is an active member of the Judiciary Committee.
Mar 21, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield such time as he may require to the gentleman from Georgia, Dr. Gingrey, who happens to be the sponsor of the legislation we're considering tonight, the HEALTH Act.
Mar 21, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, lawsuit abuse drives doctors out of their practices. There's a well-documented record of doctors leaving the practice of medicine and of hospitals shutting down …
Mar 21, 2012
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, most Americans still oppose ObamaCare yet support medical liability reform of the kind that we are considering tonight. A recent survey found that 83 percent of Americans believe…
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