Many Democrats back IPAB repeal but oppose Republican efforts to change medical malpractice laws.

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This past spring Mrs Gregoire forced doctors and lawyers to agree on reforms in the state's medical-malpractice laws.

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Now, finally, many in this chamber, particularly on the Republican side of the aisle, have long insisted that reforming our medical malpractice laws can help bring down the costs of health care.

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Mr Bush has already pushed (unsuccessfully) for laws that cap payments for medical malpractice lawsuits.

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But many doctors want such laws, if only to protect themselves from malpractice suits.

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