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| News Highlights: Issues & Research | Hot Topics & Features | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
Medical Liability/Malpractice 2009 Laws
See summarizes of state medical liability/malpractice laws for topics such as damage award limits or cap, limits on attorney fees and patient compensation funds. More
Immigration and State Law Enforcement
Under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, some state and local law enforcement agencies now help with immigration enforcement. More
Health Reform Checkup
As Congress works on a major health care reform bill, NCSL is holding a webinar series to help legislators and legislative staff navigate the health reform maze. More
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Unwanted Guests
 According to this article in the October/November 2009 State Legislatures, invasive species, ranging from mussels to weeds, are costing the country billions. More
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Agriculture and Rural Development Database
 NCSL's Agriculture and Rural Development legislation database is a source for agriculture and rural development legisation for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. terriories. More
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NCSL Food Safety LegisBrief
 The nation’s food safety system is a complex partnership of various federal, state and local government agencies that are in charge of inspecting and monitoring the food supply. Although federal law assigns primary responsibility for food safety to federal agencies, states play a major role in ensuring the safety of the nation’s food supply by setting state food safety standards and performing a wide range of food safety activities. More
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Federal Food Safety Laws
 Under authority of the Federal Meat, Poultry and Egg Products Inspection Acts, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the USDA inspects and monitors all meat, poultry and egg products sold in interstate and foreign commerce to ensure compliance with mandatory U.S. food safety standards and inspection legislation. More
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Companion Animals and Consumers' Rights
State legislatures and Congress have passed a number of laws that regulate the activities of commercial breeders and pet stores and provide remedies for consumers whose newly purchased pets become ill. More
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