26 states vs. Obama’s lawyers in health care reform law appeal

Twenty six states have argued against lawyers representing President Barack Obama in an appeal over the government’s healthcare reform law.  This new law is one of the foundation elements of Obama’s presidency and has been met with significant controversy.  The arguments were presented in Atlanta to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.  According to Neal Katyal, senior administration lawyer, the main argument of the government is that the health care reform law is constitutionally sound for three primary reasons:  Under the constitution, congress has the authority to regulate the interstate…

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