Court Ruling a Huge Victory for Affordable Care Act

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio, today issued a ruling supporting the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s expansion of health coverage to tens of millions of uninsured people. The following is the statement of Ron Pollack, Executive Director of Families USA, in response to that ruling.

“Today’s decision upholding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s expansion of health coverage to tens of millions of people is a victory for common sense. 

“The Court, made up of judges appointed by both Republican and Democratic presidents, recognized that health care makes up a substantial portion of the national economy, and that Congress has the power to regulate that market. We expect that other appellate courts, and ultimately the Supreme Court, will reach the same decision.

“Implementation of the Affordable Care Act should move forward unimpeded so that every American will finally have access to high-quality, affordable health coverage and care.”

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