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Health Care Reform: One Year Later [VIDEO]

Opinion: Why 'Obamacare' Is Hurting the Economy

In his speech to the Chamber of Commerce on Monday, President Barack Obama urged companies to use the "nearly $2 trillion sitting on their balance sheets" and start hiring workers. "I want to encourage you to get in the game," he said. It's a good point, made better by his willingness to speak in that forum. Nineteen...

Judge Vinson Declares 'Obamacare' Unconstitutional: So What Next?

Now that federal Judge Roger Vinson has declared the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act unconstitutional, strong opinions about his decision are emerging. Opponents of the health care reform law, including many conservatives and tea party affiliates, see Vinson's decision as a victory for their...

Severability Clause at Heart of Judge Vinson's Ruling That 'Obamacare' Is Unconstitutional

A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the federal health care overhaul legislation is unconstitutional. Why? Because the legislation did not include a severability clause. The severability clause problem is related to perhaps the most controversial part of the law: the mandate that requires all Americans to possess...

Democrats Accuse Republicans of Losing Jobs Focus

WASHINGTON -- Republicans won dozens of elections last fall after claiming Democrats had focused too little on creating jobs. Now GOP lawmakers stand accused of the same charge, using their new House majority to push to repeal the president's health care law, restrict abortions and highlight other social issues important...

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04/27/12 HILLTOP VIEW - Obama Cares Source: American Journal - Westbrook ME Just over two years ago, a serious health care reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, was finally passed.
04/01/11 Whither The Health Care Reform Bill Source: The Huffington Post March 23rd was the one year anniversary of the passage of the health care reform bill.
01/31/11 Reaction from Ky. Republicans on health care ruling Source: N. Ky. Politics This afternoon, a federal judge in Florida ruled unconstitutional the health care reform enacted by Congress last year.