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Federal Judge Rules Health Care Reform Unconstitutional

by Emily Ramshaw
January 31, 2011
6 Comments

A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — the federal health care reform that was signed into law in March — is unconstitutional, largely because it forces all Americans to purchase insurance or face penalties.

“Today’s ruling represents a victory in the ongoing effort to end federal intrusion into the lives of every American through this one-size-fits-all approach to health care reform," Gov. Rick Perry said in a statement.

Texas is one of 25 states that joined Florida in challenging the measure, known in less affectionate circles as "Obamacare." Texas Attorney General Greg ...

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Comments (6)

January 31, 2011 @ 3:27 p.m.

Anonymous User via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Once again justice prevails. The Federal Government DOES NOT have the Constitutional authority to FORCE American citizens to buy a good or service against their will. THANK YOU Judge Roger Vinson!!!
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January 31, 2011 @ 4:10 p.m.

Karen Cummings

Hmmm, so why can the federal govt. force a woman (American citizzen) to have an ultrasound/sonogram against her will?
January 31, 2011 @ 4:42 p.m.

Cynthia Casper Robertson via Texas Tribune on Facebook

This isn't going to go anywhere. It's just another classic example of Tea Party posturing.
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January 31, 2011 @ 6:49 p.m.

Stephen J Wright via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Christopher-if conservatives didn't like the mandate proposal, than they shouldn't have come up with it back when us Progressives were pushing single-payer. If you'd like, we can still enact that...
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January 31, 2011 @ 7:36 p.m.

Francie Kelley via Texas Tribune on Facebook

There are 2 problems here -- First why is OK for Texas to mandate that I have car insurance but TX sued to say the feds cannot mandate that I have health insurance? Second, Since my daughter has a genetic conditions that insurance companies consider OK to deny coverage for, I hope this judge will pay her medical bills. Because unless everyone has to buy insurance, the economics for insurance companies to not deny coverage do not work
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February 1, 2011 @ 4:52 a.m.

Karen Cummings

Worth reading and interesting.

By Igor Volsky on Jan 31st, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Tea Party Judge Roger Vinson ‘Borrows Heavily’ From Family Research Council To Invalidate Health Law
http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2011/01/31/vinson-frc/

Will these lawsuits go to an appeals court or combined and go to SCOTUS? Will SCOTUS take them up?