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Susie Lee: “That's why we have an OBGYN shortage in Nevada.”

Featuring: Susie Lee, Democratic | U.S. House, Nevada, District 3

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Congresswoman Lee Blasts Republicans for Trying to Take Away Military Members' Access to Abortion

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The problem with your argument, sir, is that you have to have a doctor, physician. First of all, OBGYNs are the most sued physicians in the medical industry. Their medical malpractice is through the roof. That's why we have an OBGYN shortage in Nevada. And so there, you know, you have the other issue of an ob GYN who is going to be willing in a state which a woman does not have the … (00:52–00:57)

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Asserts that the high rate of lawsuits contributes to an OBGYN shortage in Nevada.

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