Justices signal trouble for health care law
The Supreme Court heard arguments on the individual mandate in the 2010 health care overhaul. Justices questioned whether the government can compel people to buy insurance, with Kennedy and Roberts seen as pivotal votes. The case tests the mandate’s constitutionality and potential implications for Medicaid and broader federal powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barack Obama
Supreme Court
Obama
Apnews
Anthony Kennedy
Kennedy
John Roberts
Roberts
Antonin Scalia
Samuel Alito
Clarence Thomas
U.S
America
Donald Verrilli Jr
Paul Clement
Florida
Congress
Clement
Verrilli’s
Michael Carvin
National Federation of Independent Business
Stephen Breyer
United States
Calvin
Poshard Faces Board Tensions Over Unity at Southern Illinois University
The board debate centers on calls for President Glenn Poshard to step down. Lowery and Herrin press questions and claims of intimidation while administrators say they were pressured. Newly elected chair John Simmons defends Poshard and seeks broad vetting of leadership amid calls for unity. Ed Hightower defends the president’s track record and collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowery
Poshard
Herrin
Southern Illinois
John Simmons
Ed Hightower
Edwardsville
Glenn Poshard
Alan Rogers
Southern
SIU
Roger Herrin
Don Lowery
Governor's staff accused of meddling in board chair election
The article reports claims that Governor Poshard's staff interfered with the university board chair selection. Trustee Marquita Wiley described being asked about supporting Herrin and whether she would skip meetings. Several trustees backed Simmons, while Herrin faced support and abstained. officials say actions followed the governor's wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Herrin
Anderson
SIU
Southern Illinoisan
Marquita Wiley
Quinn
Herrin
Simmons
Wiley
Jeff
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ealthcar
Amy Brighton
Medina
Ohio
Caleb Hale
Thesouthern.com
Bycalebhale
Coachhousegarages.com
Ieee
Lakeside Vet
Carbondale
The
Furniture King
N. Pershing
Sweets
Eotece