Read How Lawmakers Are Reacting to Obamacare Ruling (Including New Promise to Repeal)
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Lawmakers and organizations are reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Obamacare, including the individual mandate, in almost all its entirety.
(Related: Supreme Court: ‘Obamacare’ Constitutional)
Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) said less than an hour following the ruling the House will vote on a full repeal of Barack Obama’s health care law during the week of July 9, Politco reports.
“The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold ObamaCare is a crushing blow to patients throughout the country,” Cantor said. “ObamaCare has failed to keep the President’s basic promise of allowing those who like their health care to keep it, while increasing costs and reducing access to quality care for patients.”
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) released the following statement following the Supreme Court’s ruling:
The president’s health care law is hurting our economy by driving up health costs and making it harder for small businesses to hire. Today’s ruling underscores the urgency of repealing this harmful law in its entirety. What Americans want is a common-sense, step-by-step approach to health care reform that will protect Americans’ access to the care they need, from the doctor they choose, at a lower cost. Republicans stand ready to work with a president who will listen to the people and will not repeat the mistakes that gave our country ObamaCare.
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said about Obamacare and the high court ruling:
Today’s decision makes one thing clear: Congress must act to repeal this misguided law. Obamacare has not only limited choices and increased health care costs for American families, it has made it harder for American businesses to hire. Today’s decision does nothing to diminish the fact that Obamacare’s mandates, tax hikes, and Medicare cuts should be repealed and replaced with common sense reforms that lower costs and that the American people actually want. It is my hope that with new leadership in the White House and Senate, we can enact these step-by-step solutions and prevent further damage from this terrible law.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in his own statement called for Congress to repeal the president’s healthcare law and replace it with real reform:
What’s important to remember is that what the Court rules on is whether something is constitutional or not, not whether it’s a good idea. And while the Court has said that the law is constitutional, it remains a bad idea for our economy, and I hope that in the fall we will have a majority here that will not just repeal this law, but replace it with real solutions that will insure more people and cost a lot less money.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.):
In passing health reform, we made history for our nation and progress for the American people. We completed the unfinished business of our society and strengthened the character of our country. We ensured health care would be a right for all, not a privilege for the few. Today, the Supreme Court affirmed our progress and protected that right, securing a future of health and economic security for the middle class and for every American.
Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) released the following statement on Obamacare ruling:
When Obamacare was sold to the American public by Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and other Democrats, they essentially lied to the public and said it was not a tax. However, in order to pay for this monstrous government takeover, taxes were imposed in a variety of ways, including through the individual mandate that required everyone to buy government insurance or pay penalties. Today, the Court said Congress can impose new taxes and that the individual mandate is constitutional as a new tax. In short, if it walks like a tax, talks like a tax, and quacks like a tax, the Supreme Court will tell us it’s a tax. And so it did.
As a healthcare provider, I remain confident that the best solution is a full repeal of this costly burdensome legislation which will hurt patients by undermining access to quality care while adding billions to our deficit. I will continue to advocate for stronger, smarter and more cost effective measures to solve our nation’s healthcare crisis without government interference.
The Republican National Convention released this video response to the Supreme Court’s Obamacare ruling, saying “The final verdict of Obamacare is now in your hands”:
The Chamber of Commerce released the following statement:
While we respect the Court’s decision, today’s Supreme Court ruling does not change the reality that the health care law is fundamentally flawed. Left unchanged, it will cost many Americans their employer-based health insurance, undermine job creation, and raise health care costs for all.
It is imperative that policymakers and the business community now work together to develop and support genuine reforms that control costs, improve access, ensure quality, and promote wellness. These reforms and goals are achievable. The Chamber and the American business community are ready to go to work to enact true health care reform. Given the Court’s decision, the need for action has never been greater.”
We will continue to bring you reactions as they become available.
This story has been updated.
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Comments (116)
Dde13
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:32amIncrease OBUMMERCARE TAXES….just killed more jobs…loosing good doctors. This is not our governments roll. .I’m NOT PAYING **** ….this is a hollow victory. ….just pissed off the majority of Americans . I can’t wait for November to get here.
Report Post »Bye bye you socialist pig……
cosette
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 12:03pmThe economic sector of the country is reacting as we speak. Stocks are tumbling. Thank you Comrade Obamao. You have struck a death knell to our country, a country you hold in contempt, a country you despise, a country you have set out to destroy. You will be judged by your actions, not your rhetoric.
Report Post »guntotinsquaw
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 12:06pmMy son just called to meet with the counselor at college…he is changing his major from medical to veterinary. There will be many that change their major.
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 12:50pmDDE13,
Report Post »The vote will do little as long as JUDICAL ACTIVIST are allowed to sit on the Supreme Court. We need constitutional amendments allowing for a vote by the people to remove activist judges in all courts.
Ironeagle
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 12:52pmI hope it is “bye-bye you socialist pig”, but never underestimate the power of voter fraud. They’ve got Dept of Injustice cover.
Report Post »DennisHabern1
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 3:37amThe sooner this closet Muslim Moron is removed from the office that he uses to
launch his Socialitic policies, the sooner the United States can return to democratic
governmentship, if you follow. This Moron and George Soros’ sole bent is to destroy
the America we know and reform it to fit their dictatorial agenda.
Report Post »SamIamTwo
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:31amObama said, “I’m not going to raise your taxes”.
Now do you hear that from the pundits on ObamaCare…???????????????
The poor will pay more but won’t have a clue…and all other classes will be pushed down. Perfect set up for the commies to push forward.
Report Post »jblovesAmerica
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:42amThe poor will not pay.
Report Post »Thats why they do not have healthcare now.
The MAKERS will pay Again.
The IRS doesnot chase after those who do not pay taxes
But you and I the Makers are hounded.
Wealth Distribution is what OBAMA wanted all along.
this brings the fevor of 2010 Elections right out front
If More Taxes is what you want-vote for BHO
BHO said “no Taxes”=HOPE AND CHANGE OBAMA STYLE
PAY UP SUCKERS
BarbieBabe
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 12:28pmThis is what it says about lower income citizens:
Report Post »The “[s]hared responsibility payment,” as thestatute entitles it, is paid into the Treasury by “taxpayer[s]” when they file their tax returns. 26 U. S. C. §5000A(b). It does not apply to individuals who do not pay federal income taxes because their household income is less than the filing threshold in the Internal Revenue Code. §5000A(e)(2). For taxpayers who do owe the payment, its amount is determined by such familiar factors astaxable income, number of dependents, and joint filing status. §§5000A(b)(3), (c)(2), (c)(4). The requirement topay is found in the Internal Revenue Code and enforced by the IRS, which—as we previously explained—must assessand collect it “in the same manner as taxes.”
This proves they WON”Y pay anything
Steve28
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:31amWe were sold out by the Supreme Court. The tax argument was not brought up and Obama says it is not a tax and yet they use that as the reason to approve it. I thought thay had to consider the argument and not make one up. If Romney and the Republicans cannot overturn this law then the country we love and know is fiinished as the takers will now control. Atlas Shrugs warning is now reality. God help us!
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:42amI want Romney to make a statement.
Report Post »cosette
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 12:11pmAs one who has followed this closely I can tell you this. The solicitor general argued before the court that it is a tax. Even though it was not passed as one in the legislation. That is what saved it. It was struck down under the commerce clause but upheld as a taxing issue because it was argued as such. So to put it plainly it was passed on a deceptive premise. But it will be implemented and funded with funds via taxation. A tax, mind you, that we were promised would not occur. Just another day in Obamaville, more deception and flagrant violation of the trust of the American citizenry. If this slug is reelected we can say good bye to our America.
Report Post »The Giver
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 12:45pmSteve28, this is so much more than Obamao care ! The Federal government now has a right to call ANYTHING a tax and make us buy it.
Report Post »st_louis_ray
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:27amThe US Department of Commerce made no such statement. The US Chamber of Commerce did. Edit the post!
Report Post »BloodSweatandTears
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:26amIt feels like we just fell off the gold standard…..Maybe Charles Nenners‘ prediction three days ago of an ’eventual’ (emphasis mine) decline to a 5000 point Dow seems more plausible now…Thanks Justice Roberts.
Report Post »supernova1
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:26amyou know- never even go to the doctor- and when i do it is a $200 clinic visit at most- and now even more money is being taken from me out of my daily income!- which by thw way, after taxes is a staggering $36 a day: **** Obama!, **** SCOTUS!- my only recourse is the election and if bobama still manages to remain in office- then, well, i don’t even want to imagine what will happen.
Report Post »SamIamTwo
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:26amObama is now in a good position…you can’t say and debate that he is being unconstitutional…WE’VE BEEN PLAYED AGAIN!!
Report Post »SamIamTwo
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:24amNow the farm has to decide on equability and fairness of the tax. Hire more IRS pukes…issue regulations and revise the 1040 forms and or tax goods and services….
You gotta wonder if their push to get more people on food stamps is part of this formula…you know it all fits together…you know the head of the federal farms are working this together…and BLS.GOV is now and has been suppressing the true cola costs. They have never calculated the COLA as stipulated by Public Law.
Once the bloody feds stop manipulating the interest rate…we go into hyperinflation…
It’s all about how the pieces fit…not sure about any of what just typed…LMAO and crying at the same time.
Report Post »ToBe5906
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:24amAnd just like that America goes down with a whimper!
Report Post »st_louis_ray
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:23amI am calling BS on the Republicans who to this day put party before the people.
Report Post »anomnomnommm
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:40amAgreed. Their main issue with the healthcare plan has been settled. What is the problem?
Report Post »Steve28
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:49amwhy you agree that this is a good law?
Report Post »LibertyGoddess
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 12:53pmI call BS on 1800 waivers for union companies…because this law is soooo good. Not.
Report Post »Gary Gerke
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 4:04pmSo….other than you being out of touch with reality, how can you blame the GOP for this insanity!
Report Post »Master.Debater
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:19amHave a Happy Dependence Day weekend everybody!
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:26amexactly the 4th coming up is shameful at this point. no longer are we independent just ask arizona.
Report Post »Steelheadisadouche
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:36amNope, cannot pledge dependance like a simple troll wanting something for nothing. Still have to work until the real revolution begins and plan on flipping off every 0 bumper sticker I see just on principle.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:49amLike Michell Obama I am ashamed of my country this day and international law right around the corner. Or here already–haven’t you noticed? We are the country of Hospitlization and medicine and plastic. In a nwo we would be the hospital. (my farout imagination?).
Report Post »SamIamTwo
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:19amAs a farm hand it was told to me.
“If you poke it here, it pops out there…they system is like a balloon…”…”eventually it becomes inelastic and it bursts…” Under Obama we are getting there faster.
Mitt can’t talk about Obamacare and his job, if he becomes president, will be JOBS.
Report Post »Master.Debater
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:18amWhat’s with the US Dept. of Commerce speaking out against Obamacare. Isn’t that part of the regime?
Report Post »st_louis_ray
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:25amMAJOR TYPO. Glenn you need to edit your post to reflect that THE US CHAMBER of Commerce issued the press release.
Report Post »Master.Debater
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:27amIt’s the US CHAMBER of Commerce, not DEPT. of Commerce. Big difference.
Report Post »michael48
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:18amwell the dem-wits own the biggest tax increase in the history of the universe…chairman ocommie won…
Report Post »TombstoneJim
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:15amAnd so begins the revolution. No taxation for helath care is the cry. I don’t know who the Paul Revere is this time, but there will be a Concord Bridge somewhere sooner, rather than later. I pray that it is at the ballot box in November, if not then we shall see…
Report Post »michael48
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:14amgreat now you pay a gov. gumba premium and get medicaid care…um…um..um..can’t waiver a tax union fellos…
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:14amFor me and my house. I will NOT comply! They can take everything, lock me in prison or leave me on the streets penniless. I will NEVER comply! NEVER!!!
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:28amyou and me both. I will not pay for this I will not do it I will not be a party to the killing of the unborn and tyranny. this is disgusting happy 4th right? wait there is no more independence we are the dependent states under tyranny
Report Post »Sassyncmrs
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 4:38pmWell, if many, many Americans just didn’t file their taxes, would this get their attention? It would have to be in the million range, where they couldn’t put us in jail. I’ve always said, we have the power, but we need to be organized to smartly refuse this tyranny!
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:12amYou haven’t seen a pissed off population yet Obama! You‘re going to think back fondly to the 2010 election as ’the good old days’. You are going down. You all are going down. I‘m spitting effing nails and I’m only one of hundreds of millions. You’re about to find out just exactly what happens when you taunt an angry mob.
Report Post »jackal
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:44amNeed to inventory lead myself,I feel the election could be rigged do we not have another country counting or something this fall??Spain I think?
Report Post »DennisHabern1
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 3:59amWhat this country requires, is the fighting backbone or spine that the United States has maintained
throughout our history, therefore, a velvet march on Washington, D.C. to mirror the French
Revolution of 1789 is required to take back our country from non-Americans and Socialists.
The United States does prefer Socialism and Obamacare; the Supreme Court knows this,
then why the positive vote to retain Obamacare. The SCOTUS is in cahoots with “THE NEW
WORLD ORDER, the Moron in the White House and the Hungarian/American traitor, George Soros.
Report Post »allensmithee789
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:09amCan you say Unemployment above 10%? What the Law should be: Frederic Bastiat The LAW: http://bastiat.org/en/the_law.html
Report Post »jamestoms
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:09amTo hell with the government, by and for the people, thats crap, lies like the politicians!
Report Post »jackal
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:08amMakes me wonder if someone has the goods on Roberts or were we sold a bag crap of this guys conservative views.
Report Post »TRILO
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:20amNo we were fed the lie that he was a conservative from a progressive “compassionate conservative” George Bush and the crony republicans that voted for his confirmation. Where in the he!! were the republicans when they confirmed the TOTUS supreme court nominees.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:06amI’m sorry but the justices appointed by Obama DID legislate form the bench.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:04amThe last brick has been laid. Hello comrades…Welcome to the USSA. Enjoy your Brownshirts!
We are all COMMUNISTS now!
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:56amI am a Christian. I am NOT a Communist. I do not kiss rings on any human.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:03amFine, now that the courts have failed in their duty; its past time for the people to hold the legislature to the task of overturning and gutting this abomination of Obamacare once and for all.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:08amVoting for a conservative Republican majority will be the ONLY way! We can change this and we will. We will not comply with mandates and forced taxes with tens of thousands of IRS gestapo agents arresting us if we don’t!! Period.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:03amStock market will crash now. Just great.
Report Post »Irishtech
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:29amMarket went down 100 points following the ruling, we will see what happens with the rest of the day.
Report Post »Rillobymorning
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 11:36amA few months ago, I would have agreed with you, but lately we have seen this president (dictator) go around, through, between the law. He cares not about 3 equal legislative branches of government. I believe the entire Senate and Congress could be 100% Republican and this president would not care. If he can’t get cooperation, he just wakes up in the morning and unilaterally changes law. There is no accountability for him apparently. He, Valerie Jarrett and Napolitano make the laws now.
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