Category Archives: Legislation

Supreme Court to Hear ACA Challenge

The Supreme Court will hear a constitutional claim against the Affordable Care Act in 2012.  Arguments will primarily focus on the law’s individual mandate requirement and accompanying penalties for noncompliance, but will also address the planned Medicaid expansion.  The court … Continue reading

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What Does the Pence Amendement do for lower income women?

In a 240-185 vote, the the House approved H.R. 1, also known the Pence Amendment, which restricts funding for Planned Parenthood. Let’s forget the abortion debate (I know that’s impossible), and let’s focus on basic health care provisions. Those who … Continue reading

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