New Twist in Health Reform Legal Battle
Up to now, the jurists hearing the case against the not quite 15-month old Affordable Care Act have responded along party lines—the four federal district judges appointed by Democratic presidents have ruled the law constitutional; the two Republican-appointed jurists say it is not. More than 30 lawsuits have been filed by nearly as many states since the law was enacted in March 2010. The latest legal arguments will be heard by a three-judge appellate court panel from the US Court of Appeals of the 11th Circuit in Atlanta. This time, however, the jurist include a Republican appointee, a Democratic appointee and a third who is distinguished with appointments from both a Republican and Democrat President. It’s probably safe to say this ruling could go either way.
For full story, see: Legal battle over Obama’s health-care law moves to Atlanta courtroom
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