Today's oral arguments at the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) focused on the individual mandate. According to National Review Online's "Bench Memo's" Justice Kennedy seemed focused on ascertaining whether any limits existed to the exercise of government power in the form of future mandates. As many commentators have pointed out, the individual mandate is an unprecedented use of government authority because the government is not merely regulating people who are already engaged in interstate commerce but compelling citizens to engage.
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Wrap-Up From SCOTUS Arguments on Individual Mandate
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
ObamaCare Lawsuit Headed to the Supreme Court
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
According to Newsmax, the Obama Administration decided not to ask the full U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to review the three-judge panel decision that found the individual mandate unconstitutional. This decision will: "likely speed up consideration of the matter by the high court in its 2011-12 term that begins next week. A ruling could come by late June, in the middle of the presidential campaign."
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Morning Rounds for July 6, 2011
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
D4PC "Morning Rounds" Wednesday July 6th, 2011
Welcome to D4PC "Morning Rounds", your daily review of healthcare news and information from Washington, DC and around the nation. These briefings will keep you up to date on recent developments and our effort to replace the PPACA with patient-centered reforms that protect the doctor-patient relationship and preserve individual freedom of choice.
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Breaking News!!!!! 49 House Members Call for Investigation of Kagan's Involvement in Obamacare
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