States take aim to block healthcare plan
Reuters – Opponents of the proposed U.S. health care bill are pictured during a rally outside the U.S. Capitol …
By Lisa Lambert and Karen Pierog – Sun Mar 21
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) – As the Congress once again rallies to pass healthcare reform legislation, momentum is growing in many states to pass laws to block the changes -- a move that could lead to a legal battle over states' sovereignty.
Bills and resolutions have been introduced in at least 36 state legislatures seeking to limit or oppose various aspects of the reform plan through laws or state constitutional amendments, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
"There's going to be a big free-for-all lawsuit about this," said Michael Bird, legislative counsel for the NCSL.
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Raw Video: House votes to debate health bill
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President Barack Obama's health care reform overhaul has passed a first round vote in the House. Lawmakers will now move on to debate the bill, and are expected to cast final votes late Sunday (March 21)
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