By 5-4, with Chief Justice Roberts in the majority.
Still waiting for details, since the Times headline says "largely," but it sounds as though the mandate will stand. I am crying from relief - I was sure it would be struck down. I am also amused that Roberts quoted Ben Franklin on death & taxes.
Evidently the basis they picked for upholding the law is that the penalty is through the tax system.
While you're at it, read Nicholas Kristof's column about the presidential candidates.
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Did you see Robert Reich's article yesterday, predicting the outcome?
http://www.salon.com/2012/06/27/why_the_court_will_uphold_obamacare/
No, but I will. :)
Further ruminations later!
Thanks for this link, Lisa.
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