Questions and Observations

Fox news is reporting that the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a provision of the recently passed health care law is unconstitutional.  The court held that Congress exceeded its constitutional authority when it mandated the requirement.

"This economic mandate represents a wholly novel and potentially unbounded assertion of congressional authority," the panel said in the majority opinion.

The suit was brought by 26 states and one private group – the National Federation of Independent Businesses, who were pleased with the ruling:

"Small-business owners across the country have been vindicated by the 11th Circuit’s ruling that the individual mandate in the health-care law is unconstitutional," said Karen Harned, executive director of the group’s legal center. "The court reaffirmed what small businesses already knew – there are limits to Congress’ power. And the individual mandate, which compels every American to buy health insurance or pay a fine, is a bridge too far," she said.

The ruling is obviously a set back for the administration and will most likely ensure the Supreme Court will take the case soon.

~McQ

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