Rob Portman on Health Care

• Repeal new health reform; it's a job killer. (Oct 2010)
• Opposes government-run healthcare. (Aug 2010)
• Small business owners are fearful of current health debate. (Dec 2009)
• Voted YES on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
• Rated 12% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
• Voted YES on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
• Voted NO on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
• Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
• Voted YES on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
• Voted YES on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
• Voted YES on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
• Voted YES on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
• Voted YES on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
• Expand medical savings accounts for employers & individuals. (Feb 1999)