President Barack Obama’s healthcare law suffered a setback Friday when a U.S. appeals court ruled that it was unconstitutional to require all Americans to buy insurance or face a penalty. Continue reading
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Government: Congress holds absolute power over consumers
The acting solicitor general for the United States today claimed in a federal appeals court hearing that Congress has the absolute power to order citizens to purchase consumer goods if lawmakers believe there is a national problem the purchases would address. Continue reading
Appeals Court Fast-Tracks Obamacare Challenge
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for a legal challenge to Obamacare to be put on a fast-track through the appeals courts — on its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue reading
54% Favor Repeal of Health Care Bill
While a majority of voters nationwide continue to favor repeal of the national health care law, those who have health insurance don’t think it’s very likely they will have to change their coverage. Continue reading
House Seen Blocking Obamacare Funds
The U.S. House of Representatives is likely to vote to block funding for President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare overhaul when it takes up a budget plan next week, House Republican Leader Eric Cantor said on Tuesday. Continue reading
House Prepares Investigation of Obamacare Waivers
The Republican congressman leading the investigation into the Obama administration’s decision to grant more than 700 waivers to the new health care law is questioning whether the law could be effective if so many waivers are needed. Continue reading
With Obamacare ruled unconstitutional; states embrace limits on federal power
With Obamacare ruled unconstitutional; states embrace limits on federal power Continue reading
Judge strikes down healthcare reform law
A judge in Florida on Monday became the second judge to declare President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform law unconstitutional, in the biggest legal challenge yet to federal authority to enact the law. Continue reading
Report: Doctors Quit On Obamacare
74% of doctors will retire, work part-time or quit if Obamacare takes effect.
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U.S. Health-Care Law’s Mandate Thrown Out by Judge
The Obama administration’s requirement that most citizens maintain minimum health coverage as part of a broad overhaul of the industry is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled, striking down the linchpin of the plan.
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