This week the US Supreme Court is hearing three days of oral arguments surrounding challenges to the Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as "ObamaCare"). Discussions have focused particularly on the Commerce Clause and the individual mandate.
Health care reform advocates say the individual purchase mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is vital to its success. Opponents question whether the mandate exceeds the power of Congress under the Constitution's Commerce Clause. The debate raises intriguing questions.
On Wednesday, February 9 our Justice and Society Program will host VA Gov. Bob McDonnell and former PA Gov. Ed Rendell for a conversation on health care reform.
