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Health insurance law at stake in RI governor's raceProvidence JournalA governor's attitude toward the law will be critical in shaping a state's health-care system as the overhaul rolls out. In Rhode Island, one of 37 states …and more » View full post on law – Google News

Barnes: Health law could be "devastating" for GASan Francisco ExaminerAP ATLANTA — Roy Barnes says the new federal health reform law backed by fellow Democrats could be "financially devastating" for Georgia unless officials …and more » View full post on law – Google News

Health Law Myths: Outside The Realm Of RealityNPRMisconceptions have been circulating about the health overhaul bill that was signed into law earlier this year. …and more » View full post on law – Google News

Suit: Excluding legal aliens from health plan unconstitutionalNorthJersey.comSeton Hall Law School's Center for Social Justice filed a class action suit Thursday that says the state's move this year to drop thousands of legal …Seton Hall Sues NJ Over Legal Immigrant BenefitsCBS 3NJ faces class-action lawsuit by immigrants denied FamilyCare in budget cutsThe Star-Ledger – NJ.comSeton [...]

Law school may cost a pretty penny, but anyone interested in the legal side of health care reform can get a deal from the University of Iowa College of Law. The school is offering its new course on health care reform law to the public for free via the university’s Internet-based distance learning system. “I [...]

Christian Science Monitor Florida Voters Denied Chance to Challenge Federal Health Care LawFOXNewsAs more states seek to challenge President Barack Obama's health care law, the Florida Supreme Court dealt a serious blow to state lawmakers who tried to …Florida high court throws out healthcare ballot questionInternational Business TimesFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE v. MANGATLeagle.com3 amendments kept [...]

130 Ill. employers to get retiree health subsidyBusinessWeekKoh said the law provides $5 billion to help employers maintain coverage for early retirees like Rouse, who are 55 and older but not yet eligible for …and more » View full post on law – Google News

KFGO Pawlenty to Fight Health Care Law in MinnesotaFOXNews (blog)… Governor Pawlenty has forbidden Minnesota state agencies for applying for new grant programs made available under the new health care law. …Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty Puts Down Marker on Health Care LawABC News (blog)T-Paw takes aim at health-care lawmsnbc.com (blog)Govs. Pawlenty And McDonnell Apply For [...]

Weasel Zippers (blog) Poll: Public Support Declining for Health Reform LawNewsHourDespite the continuing efforts of the Obama administration to persuade a skeptical public to support the new health reform law, a poll released Tuesday …Public Opinion In Doldrums On Health LawNPR (blog)Obama's health care law getting less popularUSA TodaySupport for Health Care Overhaul FallsABC NewsCalifornia [...]

KFGO Govs. Pawlenty And McDonnell Apply For Abstinence-Only Funding From Health Law …Huffington Post (blog)L. 111-148) unless otherwise required by law, or approved by the office of the Governor. In an e-mail to the Huffington Post, Pawlenty Communications …Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty Puts Down Marker on Health Care LawABC News (blog)Pawlenty takes action against new [...]