NU Online News Service, Feb. 17, 1:55 p.m. EST

Legislation that would impose federal limits on medical liability lawsuits is headed to the House floor, and could be voted on within several weeks.

The House Judiciary Committee passed the measure, 18-15, after deciding to let the full House determine whether to amend a provision in the legislation that may preempt states' rights.

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