NU Online News Service, May 12, 2:22 p.m. EST
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has reported to the full House legislation that would cap non-economic damages in malpractice cases at $250,000 and set other restrictions on lawsuits against doctors.
The House panel voted 30-20 to approve the measure despite Democratic efforts to slow it down by offering a number of amendments, and despite the fact that even some House Republicans are concerned about it on constitutional grounds.
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