Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Are Health-Care Waivers Unconstitutional? (Updated)

NATIONAL REVIEW ONLINE  "More seriously, it raises questions about whether we live under a government of laws. Congress can pass statutes that apply to some businesses and not others, but once a law has passed — and therefore is binding — how can the executive branch relieve some Americans of their obligation to obey it?
"The dangers of inequity are obvious. Will only corporations and unions get waivers, or can individuals also get them? For example, if a family physician feels financial pressure under the health-care law to fire one of his employees, will he get a waiver to avoid adding to unemployment?"
Chip Bok: http://www.worldmag.com/editorialcartoons/

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