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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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High-Speed Rail: Changing How America Travels?
 With an unprecedented federal investment of $8 billion in recovery funding and a proposed $5 billion more over the next five years, high-speed passenger rail is a high-profile transportation issue. Read what experts had to say about high-speed rail at NCSL’s 2009 Legislative Summit. More
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NCSL Fall Forum
 Join the Transportation Committee in San Diego at the NCSL Fall Forum on December 9-12. The Committee's agenda includes sessions on urban partnership agreements, livable communities, traffic cameras, and the inauguration of the high speed rail working group. More.
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Addressing Distracted Driving
 Bills related to driver inattention—including tending to children, talking with passengers and talking on cell phones—have been considered by every state. More
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You’re invited! IBTTA Transportation Policy and Finance Summit
 On Dec. 13 – 15, 2009 the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) will host its 2009 Transportation Policy and Finance Summit in Washington, DC. Experts from around the world will examine critical issues in surface transportation funding and financing, including tolling, distance-based charging and public-private partnerships. More
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Cellular Phone Use While Driving
 U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced plans to convene a national summit to study the problem of texting while driving and other distracting behaviors that take drivers’ focus off the roads. NCSL has been tracking this issue for many years and has compiled the latest cell phone and texting while driving laws for all fifty states. More
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General Aviation 101
State governments play a pivotal role in general aviation, which includes all airworthy craft except commercial and military planes. This October 2009 LegisBrief describes state, local and federal roles in general aviation, and the economic benefits of general aviation for the states. More
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