Appeals court strikes insurance requirement
A federal appeals panel in the 11th Circuit struck down the heart of the Obama health care overhaul by ruling Congress cannot compel individuals to buy health insurance. The ruling, a rare major setback for the administration, signals the dispute could reach the Supreme Court. The White House and Justice Department are expected to appeal.
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Kansas leaders hail ruling against health care mandate
Gov. Sam Brownback Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer and Attorney General Derek Schmidt praised an 11th Circuit decision striking down the individual health insurance mandate in Obamacare. They argued Congress lacks power to compel Kansans to enroll, noted Kansas rejected an Obamacare grant, and said the ruling sets up Supreme Court review of the law.
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Supreme Court may face health insurance requirement ruling
J. Peter Rich, a Los Angeles health care attorney, said splintered decisions from different circuits would make implementation nearly impossible. He noted the Supreme Court has not weighed in on individual health insurance mandates and suggested state laws like Massachusetts could be legally permissible.
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Applebee's funds help VFW replace stolen flags
Applebee's International Inc. donated funds to the Lawrence VFW Post No. 852 to cover the cost of replacing a United States flag and a POW/MIA flag after they were stolen last week. Post members expect installation soon and aim to restore the flags before the POW/MIA ceremony on Sept. 16.
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Shoppers boost economy amid volatility and uncertainty
U S shoppers boosted spending across cars, furniture and electronics in May June and July, raising hopes the economy may rebound after a weak first half. Yet high unemployment, slow wage growth and a volatile stock market cloud the outlook as consumer sentiment sinks to a 31 year low and wealth effects weigh on spending.
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