States seek dismissal of Obama health care law in judge bid
Twenty states filed for summary judgment to strike down the federal health care overhaul arguing it expands government power and compels insurance purchase by 2014. Judge Roger Vinson heard arguments and signaled a ruling later, amid mixed lower court rulings on the law.
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Courts may not win final say in health care fight
Courts may not decide the health care fight alone. The piece discusses an alternative used by Medicare where opting out initially carries a growing lifelong penalty, suggesting a similar approach could enforce universal coverage if the mandate is struck down. Economists and policy experts weigh the potential impact and practicality.
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