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Senate votes to spare plaintiffs' lawyers
... in medical malpractice cases from a cut in fees. By a vote of 32-66, the Senate rejected an amendment by Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., to cap the fees that plaintiffs' lawyers can collect when they win a case. Ensign would have limited the lawyers to ... Comment?
Politico: Ensign probe shifts into high gear
Several former aides to Sen. John Ensign have been subpoenaed by the Senate Ethics Committee as the investigation of the Nevada Republican shifts into high gear and dramatically raises the political and legal stakes for the embattled senator. Comment?
Senator Ensign's Teachable Moment: Medical Malpractice Reform and the World of Logic and Rhetoric
A person doesn't have to have spent any time in the "Ed Biz" to recognize a "teachable moment." On Saturday, December 5, 2009 Senator John Ensign provided an excellent opportunity to discuss the benefits of using generally accepted logic and rhetoric when he introduced his amendment to the Health Care Reform bill under consideration. Comment?
The message? Exhibit A could be textual infidelity
... - along with Gov. Jon Corzine, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev. and even Finnish politician Ilkka Kanerva - into a messaging ambush of his own making. Cocktail waitress Jaimee Grubb, ... Comment?
No Ethics Subpoenas Yet for Coburn
... that he has not been subpoenaed by the Senate Ethics Committee over his involvement in a scandal involving Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) and his affair with a former campaign aide. Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel Nov. 16, 12 a.m. As Senate Majority ... Comment?
Obama rallies Senate Democrats on health-care bill
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... executives. The vote was 56-42 on a measure that needed 60 votes. Lawmakers also voted down a measure by Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., to limit plaintiff lawyers' fees in medical malpractice cases, a politically fraught issue that pits Republicans ... Comment?
Political Notebook: Probe into Ensign scandal stays cloudy
Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., seen last month in Washington, could face serious legal consequences if the investigation by the Senate Ethics Committee reveals anything that suggests laws were broken. Comment?
Ensign probe shifts into high gear
Several former aides to Sen. John Ensign have been subpoenaed by the Senate Ethics Committee as the investigation of the Nevada Republican shifts into high gear and dramatically raises the political and legal stakes for the embattled senator. Comment?
Ensign working his way back, trying to put affair behind him
Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., has been making floor speeches opposing health care reform and plans to participate in the debate. Comment?
Senate panel seeks records in Ensign scandal
The Senate Ethics Committee is seeking records concerning U.S. Sen. John Ensign's relationship with former top aide Doug Hampton. Comment?
Senate votes to spare plaintiffs' lawyers
... in medical malpractice cases from a cut in fees. By a vote of 32-66, the Senate rejected an amendment by Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., to cap the fees that plaintiffs' lawyers can collect when they win a case. Ensign would have limited the lawyers to ... Comment?
Obama urges Dems to pass health care overhaul
... op executives. The vote was 56-42 on a measure that needed 60 votes. Lawmakers also voted down a measure by Sen. John Ensign , R-Nev., to limit plaintiff lawyers' fees in medical malpractice cases , a politically fraught issue that pits Republicans Comment?
Senate refuses limits on some attorney fees
... in medical malpractice cases from a cut in fees. By a vote of 32-66, the Senate rejected an amendment by Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., to cap the fees that plaintiffs' lawyers can collect when they win a case. Ensign would have limited the lawyers to ... Comment?
Obama pushes health bill in Capitol stop Sunday
... executives. The vote was 56-42 on a measure that needed 60 votes. Lawmakers also voted down a measure by Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., to limit plaintiff lawyers' fees in medical malpractice cases, a politically fraught issue that pits Republicans ... Comment?
Senate Democrats Protect Malpractice Lawyers
... in medical malpractice cases from a cut in fees. By a vote of 32-66, the Senate rejected an amendment by Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., to cap the fees that plaintiffs' lawyers can collect when they win a case. Ensign would have limited the lawyers to ... Comment?
McMahon adviser faces Ensign questions
... to Connecticut U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon has been subpoenaed in connection with a probe of Sen. John Ensign , campaign officials say. McMahon spokesman Ed Patru confirmed Saturday that Mike Slanker, formerly the chief political adviser to ... Comment?
Obama pushes health bill at Capitol
... executives. The vote was 56-42 on a measure that needed 60 votes. Lawmakers also voted down a measure by Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., to limit plaintiff lawyers' fees in medical malpractice cases, a politically fraught issue that pits Republicans ... Comment?
Senate Ethics Committee seeks records in John Ensign scandal
New information on the Senator John Ensign affair scandal. As the Senate Ethics Committee is seeking records pertaining to Ensign's relationship with former friend and top aide Doug Hampton. Comment?
Baucus defends recommending girlfriend for job
... that have embarrassed prominent politicians. The Senate Ethics Committee is weighing action against Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.), who has admitted to an affair with a former member of his campaign staff. And in South Carolina, Gov. Mark Sanford faces ... 1 comment
Mother of slain U.S. contractor wants to support Navy SEALs charged in detainee case
... Associated Press reported. One signature belongs to Rep. Rob Wittman, a Republican who represents Yorktown. Sen. John Ensign , R-Nev., has sent a similar letter to Gates, the AP reported. Navy officials have yet to fully tell their side of the ... Comment?