ALSO NOTED: Compromise bill caps damages at $900K; Scrushy trial drags on; and much more...

> The Scrushy trial moves into low gear as scheduling conflicts limit jurors to two days of deliberations this week. Story

> Rep. Dan Baird (D-Wash.) proposed a compromise medical malpractice bill yesterday, which caps damages at $900,000 and tightens oversight on both doctors and lawyers. Story

> Despite yesterday's Supreme Court ruling, experts say there is little likelihood that medical marijuana users will face prosecution. Story | Reaction

> In the UK, some doctors fear Fujitsu's decision to dump IDX in favor of Cerner may lead to delays in the NHS IT modernization project. Story

> International policy journal Foreign Affairs devotes a special section to the threat of a potential avian flu pandemic. Story

> New Jersey becomes the latest state to ban junk food from its schools. Story

And Finally... Sen. Barack Obama's (D-Ill.) prescription for the healthcare system. Story

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