Obamacare Once Again In The Republicans' Crosshairs

by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq.

The elections are over and the Republicans have sent a clear message to the White House via the American people. Not only are the House of Representatives and the Senate now controlled by a Republican majority, but the majority of Governors across the nation are Republican as well.

Although Democrat Mario Cuomo was re-elected New York’s Governor by a wide margin, that victory was both expected and hollow in nature. Challenger Rob Astorino, who boasted a lackluster resume consisting of being Westchester County Executive and program director for satellite radio’s Catholic Channel, appeared to be offered up by the Republicans like a lamb to the slaughter. Notwithstanding, Cuomo still lost by majority in Long Island’s Suffolk County.

With the Republican stage set, the U.S. Supreme Court has now just agreed to hear yet another challenge to Obamacare. This time the issue before the court will be the validity of health insurance subsidies provided through the federal run marketplace/exchange, in states that do not have their own exchange. If the court deems same invalid, it will affect some 37 states and millions of people who otherwise would not be able to afford health insurance. Such a decision by the court could effectively deliver a stake through the heart of Obamacare, thereby rendering it lifeless.

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