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Revolutionary Boost For Spanish Island

In recent years tour operators in the UK, Germany and other European countries have tried to combat the recession by offering new areas that are cheaper than traditional favourites like Lanzarote, and there has been a significant number of tourists happy to try out the new offerings. British holidaymakers in particular have found the new [...]

The Fight to Undo Obamacare Heads to the Appellate Court

Many people are not surprised to see the fight to undo Obamacare has headed to the appellate level of the United States court system. This began in October 2010, when a Detroit district court approved the government’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit that was filed by the Thomas More Law Center and four separate people. [...]

Guide to Proper Political Attire

There is a legal debate going on in the USA about whether one should be allowed to wear political attire in or around the polling places. The recent elections in the USA caused many legal challenges regarding the rules of wearing political attire near the places where people vote. We want to extend the debate [...]

Wisconsin Joins the Growing List of States to Sue to Repeal Obamacare

It should come as no surprise that another state is joining in on the Florida lawsuit that is being filed against the guidelines set forth in the new health care package. Wisconsin’s Attorney General has now been permitted to file with over twenty other states, and hopes to be one of the first states to [...]

Does the Commerce Clause Apply to Obama Healthcare Reform?

The constitutionality of Obama healthcare reform, the mandates that go along with it, and how the commerce clause applies to these new laws have been at the center of the debate since the plan was first introduced. Many people argue that government is overstepping its boundaries, and is becoming too powerful in trying to rule [...]

Does the Commerce Clause Apply to Obama Healthcare Reform?

The constitutionality of Obama healthcare reform, the mandates that go along with it, and how the commerce clause applies to these new laws have been at the center of the debate since the plan was first introduced. Many people argue that government is overstepping its boundaries, and is becoming too powerful in trying to rule [...]

Oklahoma Joins the Fight against Obamacare

In early January of 2011, the State of Oklahoma decided to join the fight against Obamacare and join the more than twenty other states in the Florida lawsuit filing as plaintiff against the new regulations. Prior to this time, the former governor of the state was against efforts to sue the federal government and had [...]

Oklahoma Joins the Fight against Obamacare

In early January of 2011, the State of Oklahoma decided to join the fight against Obamacare and join the more than twenty other states in the Florida lawsuit filing as plaintiff against the new regulations. Prior to this time, the former governor of the state was against efforts to sue the federal government and had [...]

The Debt Commission Recommends Double Checking the ‘Public Option’ for Health Care

It should come as no surprise that the Debt Commission chairmen recommended the public option for health care insurance be double checked. While this is being done in an effort to solve the current budgetary problems, the timing may not be the best, following the midterm elections. Former White House Chief of Staff Bowles, and [...]

Independent Women’s Voice Addresses Continuing Resolution of New Health Care Law

The House’s consideration of HR 3082 has lead the organization, Independent Women’s Voice, to call upon the Senate to stop, listen to the outcry from the American public, and vote down the resolution. Following the November 2010 elections, the American people made their opinions of the new healthcare law quite clear, and they want the [...]

In An Effort to Repeal Obamacare, States Become the Plaintiffs

Once the newly elected lawmakers are sworn into office in early 2011, many states will shift their position on health care lawsuits, and join the growing number of states who have already filed or plan to file suit against the reform package. The fight to repeal Obamacare has become a priority for states for a [...]

A Win for the Tea Party: A Virginia Judge Rules Health Care Reform is Unconstitutional

Ever since the Obama administration passed the new health care reform package, many people have been very upset about the potential power the new program gives government. Because of these issues, along with the mandates that require people to obtain insurance coverage, several states have taken a stance and have decided to file suit against [...]

Obamacare Faces Pre-Existing Condition Debate

Anyone who has been denied insurance coverage because of a pre-existing condition knows just how devastating and frightening the experience can be. In many cases, patients are left with the issue of how to pay for care for their condition, in addition to affording other household expenses. This issue is precisely the platform that Obamacare [...]

Obamacare Faces Pre-Existing Condition Debate

Anyone who has been denied insurance coverage because of a pre-existing condition knows just how devastating and frightening the experience can be. In many cases, patients are left with the issue of how to pay for care for their condition, in addition to affording other household expenses. This issue is precisely the platform that Obamacare [...]

Better Ideas May Come From Dismissing the New Health Care Reform

Many Obamacare supporters believe that while opponents of the new health care reform are quick to judge the plan and denounce it, they do not have any ideas to better the issue. Both sides of the reform believe it is needed, yet it is difficult to come to an effective compromise. When the nationalized health [...]

Who is the International Women’s Voice?

The International Women’s Voice is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to protecting human rights and the rights of women all over the world. The members of this organization denounce and stand up against those who abuse their power to harm the rights of others. The International Women’s Voice is not government based, but does [...]

Is a Public Option for Health Insurance Doable?

Due to the passage of the new health care laws, there has been a great deal of talk amongst the health care activist community regarding the “public option”. While this has been touted as one of the best parts of the plan, it leaves people wondering if it is truly possible. So what exactly is [...]

Can There Be Economic Recovery Without Political Recovery

Compromise is the backbone of any negotiation, and with economic recovery at stake, it will be important for there to be political recovery to facilitate economic recovery. There are two specific areas that Democrats and Republicans need to work on together to ensure that the US recovers from the worst recession since the Great Depression. [...]

What is the Repeal Pledge?

Ever since Congress and the current administration drafted and passed the new health care program, people have been demanding answers and asking for it to be repealed. Even though there are some problems with health care on the whole, most people believe that nationalized health care is not the answer. Because of these feelings, the [...]

How Will Health Reform Legislation Affect U.S. Health Care?

The main premise of President Barack Obama’s health care reform bill was that it would be a form of nationalized health care, a type of insurance program that would be funded by the taxpayers of the country, and overseen by Washington. The idea was that everyone would be able to get the care they need, [...]