There are two cases currently before the U.S. Supreme Court that represent Republican efforts to sabotage the Affordable Care Act aka “Obamacare.” Today the U.S. Supreme Court overwhelmingly rejected that Republican effort in the lesser of the two cases, which I believe it is fair to read, in light of tens of thousands of Americans … Read more
Governor Doug Ducey may be slow to narrow what qualifies as “essential services” in his Stay at Home Proclamation as well as accelerating the mobilization for Coronavirus testing and treatment supplies, but he, and other leaders across the country, deserve credit for recognizing that people should get access to the Obamacare Marketplaces to find health … Read more
Above Photo: Unemployment line in the Great Depression. This would not be allowed today under the CDC guidelines for the coronavirus pandemic (not allowed to congregate in restaurants, six feet of spacing for social distancing). We are living in interesting times, as the old Chinese curse goes. In an unprecedented move in modern history, the … Read more
Back in January, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to expedite ‘Obamacare’ appeal, leaving protections hanging in the balance. The parties had sought a fast-track appeal for a decision this term, by the end of June, so the issue could be litigated in the court of public opinion in the election this fall. Today the Supreme … Read more
Update to Huse Democrats and blue states ask Supreme Court for expedited appeal of ‘Obamacare’. Chief Justice John Roberts this morning, before walking over to the U.S. Senate to preside over the Senate impeachment trial, took part in handing Republicans the gift they wanted before this year’s election. Amy Howe at SCOTUSblog reports, Court will … Read more