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GOP Says Health Care Repeal Also Stops A Tax

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:04:06 +0000

House Republicans, stung by the Supreme Court decision upholding President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, are seizing on one part of the decision to bolster their election-year case for repeal. They relish pointing out the court's judgment that the penalty for failing to get insurance is a tax.

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NJ Doctor Shortage Worsens [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:17:17 +0000

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Obamacare, millions of additional people will soon have health insurance - and that's expected to make a doctor shortage in Jersey even worse.

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McConnell Sees Close Fall Race [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 15:29:02 +0000

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says regrets voting to confirm US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and thinks the odds of Republicans taking over the Senate after November's elections and him becoming the new majority leader are "50-50."

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GOP: Voters Will Have Final Say On Health Care Law

Townsquare News Network — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 16:17:18 +0000

Republican leaders in Congress say voters will have the final word on health care in the November elections, and the GOP is betting that the law's unpopularity will be enough to drive Democrats from power.

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What Does Governor Christie Plan To Do After Obamacare Decision? [POLL/AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:40:55 +0000

Governor Christie say he is disappointed the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld key parts of President Barack Obama's federal health care overhaul -known as Obamacare.

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Obamacare Upheld, NJ Hospitals, Businesses React [POLL/VIDEO]

Stacy Proebstle — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:11:27 +0000

The New Jersey health care industry is reacting to Thursday's U.S. Supreme court decision on the landmark Affordable Care Act.

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Christie Calls Supreme Court Health Law "Screwy" [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:14:36 +0000

Governor Christie called today's Supreme Court ruling on the federal health care law a "screwy opinion" but says New Jersey will meet any deadlines required to implement the law.

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Obama Calls Supreme Court Ruling A 'Victory'

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:46:10 +0000

President Barack Obama says the Supreme Court's decision to uphold his health care overhaul is a "victory for people all over the country" and will make their lives more secure.

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Health Care Ruling At A Glance

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:22:29 +0000

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of President Barack Obama's health care law, including the most disputed part: the mandate that virtually all Americans have health insurance or pay a fine. The mandate was upheld under the federal government's power to levy taxes.

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Obama Comments On Health Care Decision [LIVE VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:10:52 +0000

President Obama is scheduled to comment on the Supreme Court decision upholding most of his health care law. Watch his comment on a live video stream.

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