Re: Obamacare, a tax originating from the Senate
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Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:34 amby Professor
Under the letter of the law (Origination Clause), I believe that this will be found Constitutional. After all, the "bill" did originate in the House. However, under the intent, I think it's not Constitutional. After all, the "tax" did not originate in the House, but was inserted in the Senate. And, it's not as if the Senate merely modified a tax that the House had proposed (ie: changed the amount, changed to whom it applied, etc.), but they created a tax.
Ultimately, I think Obamacare is around for good. It won't be struck. Much to my dismay.
Re: Obamacare, a tax originating from the Senate
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Mon Apr 01, 2013 1:18 pmby Davethulhu
This whole "hollow out a bill and replace it with a different bill" thing happens all the time. I think it's super sketchy myself, but since both parties do it, it will probably continue, neither has any incentive to stop it.
Re: Obamacare, a tax originating from the Senate
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Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:03 pmby Aaron
Its barely a tax,.. the IRS isn't even enforcing it
Re: Obamacare, a tax originating from the Senate
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Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:42 pmby John Galt
sorry looks like i forgot to link one of the quotes...
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/201 ... ll-test-c/there is a case, and the dc court is expected to rule on the justice department's motion for dismissal shortly