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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 2004

Page

3

Illinois debate over medical malpractice reform and asset protection

Illinois lawmakers weigh HB 4847 amid heated dispute over asset protection for physicians and non economic damage caps. ITLA and ISMIE spar over whether asset limits shield personal assets, while Speaker Madigan delays a vote. Budget negotiations and political calculations shape the session as lawmakers seek a three part approach to reform.

Illinois ITLA Michael Schostek William R. Haine Michael J. Madigan Chicago Democrat Madigan Schostok Haine Steve Brown Brown Ismie Mutual Insurance Co ISMIE Senate Frank Watson Greenville John Bradley D-Marion Rod Blagojevich House

Carbondale Soldier Awarded Purple Heart After Iraqi Blast

Miller, a Carbondale resident, earned the Purple Heart after surviving a heavy armored five ton truck blast in a five vehicle convoy in Iraq. His mother Diane recalls the moment a fighter attacked their vehicle directly, totalling Miller’s truck and prompting concern over protective gear and equipment for soldiers. Miller’s father, Martin, a Vietnam veteran, plans to write to Rep. Jerry Costello about gear funding as Miller’s unit continues an extended deployment through mid July with possible further duty in 2006.

Diane Miller Martin Vietnam U.S Jerry Costello D-Belleville Iraq Costello David Gillies Gillies Bush Administration Germany

Illinois City Considers Malpractice Damage Cap Proposal

Herrin and Marion officials push to cap pain and suffering in malpractice suits at three times economic damages to curb doctor shortages. The proposal, sparked by state inaction, would keep Jackson County cases local. It failed 3 to 3 in Carbondale council despite calls to act.

Connell Cole Jackson County Illinois Springfield Carbondale

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