Republicans impatient with leaders, awaiting healthcare alternative
The Hill, Washington, DC - Oct 27, 2009
...Republicans are quick to note they support various healthcare reform initiatives, such as medical liability reform. But getting most, if not all, of the Republican Conference to sign onto a specific plan would be very challenging...

Everett says more tough budget battles lie ahead
Williamsport Sun-Gazette, PA - Oct 27, 2009
...The $27.8 billion plan, which eventually passed, avoided broad-based tax increases, but ended up raiding the state Rainy Day fund, tobacco settlement funds and the state fund used for helping doctors with malpractice costs...

Editorial: Tort reform is not the answer
The Des Moines Register, IA - Oct 27, 2009
...These Americans have a right to pursue their complaints in the U.S. court system. Doctors do not deserve special protections from Congress in the event of such complaints.

Opinion - Dr. Gerry R. Williams Jr.: Direct access to specialty care must be part of health care reform
The Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA - Oct 27, 2009
...Finally, we believe that medical liability reform is the surest method to bring immediate cost savings to the health care delivery system and is necessary at the state and national level...