House action now!!! The Rs are pulling something in regard

[Skidmore]

to the Medical Malpractice law. Barney Frank is raising hell. Something to do with rules and unanimous consent.

[babylonsister]

1. Medical malpractice amendment: Repugs put an amendment in

to insinuate drug companies won't be liable for any drugs approved by the FDA regardless of whether their drugs are killing people. Franks claiming it's an abuse of power. Go, Barney!

[HR_Pufnstuf]

10. ahhh...

...the Human Lab Rat Ammendment.



slick move Reps.

pretty heated debate.



Lawyer fee caps is a good idea. Cut the greed for the pros and settlements wont be so high.

[knight_of_the_star]

26. No they aren't

It's been solidly proven that capping lawsuit awards doesn't do anything to malpractice insurance. That and how will a corporation actually feel accountable if the MOST they have to pay out on a case is $500k? That's pocket change for a lot of big companies that end up doing bad things and are on the receiving end of said lawsuits.

[OzarkDem]

28. Agree

Companies will just factor the amount of the capped penalty into the cost of developing the project. When you buy the drugs, you'll be paying for their cost to settle any lawsuits while they keep selling bad drugs.

[bluedog]

2. the way I understand this is

it can't be debated........thaat the Democratic party is out of line and not heeding the GOP rules.

is this what is happening?

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

3. Called my congresswoman

The staffer knew very little but I voiced my opposition in that the cap is too low, and the physicians will see ZERO reduction in their premiums unless there is an accountability component to audit the insurance companies/cap the premiums.

This is just a big giveaway to the insurance companies, the HMO's and the pharmaceutical companies. This is NOT to protect docs.

[Skidmore]

4. Frank and Delahunt have both been hammering on the

same concerns you voiced.

[Reciprocity]

5. Too right you are.

I was watching a bit of it and, Anthony from NY (?) was very eloquent in his speech blasting this bill. He had facts and figures of how this is not working in states where it is in effect. He also brought to light the Rs would not let this go to committee (I think) he said if it had he would have the facts and figures for last year. Basically he said what we all know this bill is against the citizens and for big business.

[babylonsister]

7. Anthony Weiner, from NY; he was eloquent and angry! nt

[Reciprocity]

9. Thanks babylonsister. I couldn’t remember his last name.

OMG Wexler almost said a curse word. The democrats are on fire with this one!

[babylonsister]

11. Doesn't sound like this bill has been passed, but

I don't know. All the Dems sound pissed at this one, as well they should be. Why can't all these people be ruled by their consciences? x(

[Reciprocity]

12. Because the moneys in the medicine not the cure.

As long as guns and drugs own our government we will suffer at their hands.

[babylonsister]

6. Raul Emmanuel up now, talking about Merck and VIOXX.

They want to slip this in so Merck doesn't have to answer or pay for deaths due to Vioxx when not all research was provided to FDA to prove the product was unsafe.

[Skidmore]

13. The Rep two step again, and our boards are tied up

with prolonged discussions on whether or not a man we already know to be vindictive, petty, uncouth, and egocentric may have flipped off his propaganda squad.

[babylonsister]

14. Yes, now that's depressing and pointless. nt

[babylonsister]

8. This bill not about helping doctors or patients, only

pharma. companies. Wexler

[Reciprocity]

15. I haven’t seen one democrat speak without passion on this bill.

[Skidmore]

16. Speak okay, But how many of them will back it up

with an actual vote.

[babylonsister]

17. And how much will it matter if they all vote for it and no

repugs do?

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

18. Kick. this is important. Call your representatives or lose your rights.

[babylonsister]

19. Not looking good: HR5 will probably be passed. nt

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

20. Passed. No official roll call vote to link to yet...but some Dems

As usual, voted for it. Some Republicans voted against it. But it passed.

BIG WIN FOR THE INSURANCE COMPANIES, HMO and Rx!!!!

[burythehatchet]

21. Won't get through senate

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

22. Really?

Is there a history of the House voting on medmal caps where the Senate votes it down?

[burythehatchet]

23. Yes, there is.

But Frist will still push for it because it is the holy grail for doctors.

[babylonsister]

24. Damn, it's so important this not be blessed; it impacts

everyone and gives the drug companies carte blanche w/o fear of reprisal. I hope Michael Moore is paying close attention, if only to include this in his new documentary.

[burythehatchet]

25. As the bill stands, it is one of the most horrendous

pieces of shiite that is being forced onto us. It basically puts a liability shield in front of all health care providers, drug companies, med equip manufacturers. And it does NOTHING to deal with med mal as an issue. NOTHING. This is another, describe the problem really well, then propose a solution that has nothing to do with the problem, but ends up as a corporate giveaway to the insurance and pharma industries.

[Tux]

29. Get those Dem's names

Make a list of anti-American Dems and get them replaced by real Americans. Tired of being sold out.

[OzarkDem]

27. Expect to see a lot of this in the next few days

They'll also take a last minute sneak attack on drastic cuts to Medicaid.