House Proceeding 11-03-09 on Nov 3rd, 2009 :: 2:51:35 to 2:52:40
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Ken Calvert: whatever they pass here, mr. speaker, i'll work to repeal. and i'll work for the health care reform that the american public wants to keep them in control of their health care. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman >> permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. >> mr. speaker, last week, the

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Speech By: Ken Calvert

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Ken Calvert: democrat leadership introduced their ever evolving health care bill, a patch work of deals cut to garner enough votes to secure a political victory. in this bill, the trial lawyers win big. my home state of california has enacted commonsense reform that have lowered liability costs for its residents. malpractice rates in california

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Ken Calvert: have grown at 1/3 the rates. however, this bill would force states to repeal effective liability reforms in favor of unlimited pay outs for trial lawyers or states wi lose out on federal funds for health care. health care reforms must not reward frivolous lawsuits to the detriment of doctors and

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Ken Calvert: patients. let's prove th congress is