I was elated when I saw that the Health Care Law (Obamacare) was upheld by the SCOTUS in a 5-4 decision today. The individual mandate (the glue-if you will-that holds together the law) was deemed constitutional as a tax, not as a extension of the commerce clause.
You can read the full ruling here (of especial interest is Justice Robert's ruling. He sided with the Liberal Wing of the SCOTUS):
What is most important is that these provisions survive:
-Insurance companies are prevented from dropping people with pre-existing conditions from their policies, or raising their rates because of their health history
-Kids with cancer or diabetes can still get insurance
-Young adults can stay on their parents' insurance until 26
-About 36 million more people will get subsidies so that they can buy health insurance
-Women can get free mammograms and other preventive care.
-Bottom line: Lives will be saved, money will be saved, and less people will have to file bankruptcy.
See more here: http://www.barackobama.com/health-care/
President Obama and his Democratic Colleagues in the House and Senate have made history with this law. I couldn't be more proud of this President. Obamacare has saved my life and will save many others.
In the words of Vice President Biden:
THIS IS A BIG FUCKING DEAL!
Best,
Cameron Morgan
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