Obamacare, Commerce Clause, And The Increased Powers Of Congress

First step, June 15, 2010 webcast, was understanding Ken Cuccinelli's lawsuit, Virginia's Ken Cuccinelli, Commonwealth Of Virginia vs. Sebelious.

Second Step, Thanks to Tom Fitton of Judicial Watch, http://www.judicialwatch.org, for providing an amazing educational look at, not only, the Constitutionality of Obamacare, but, a closer look at the Commerce Clause, the Supreme Court, and the increased powers of Congress.

May 12, 2010 — A Judicial Watch educational panel featuring Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and Georgetown Professor of Law Randy Barnett discussing the potential constitutional challenges to the health care reform bill known as "Obamacare".

Is Obamacare Unconstitutional? Part I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQXPwxNtWAQ&feature=player_embedded

Is Obamacare Unconstitutional Part II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_AyEUNLShQ&feature=channel

Is Obamacare Unconstitutional? Part III
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWPZzBiazTc&feature=channel

Is Obamacare Unconstitutional? Part IV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg568D7UdJA&feature=channel

Is Obamacare Unconstitutional? Part V
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrBvLDw20DQ&feature=channel

Is Obamacare Unconstitutional? Part VI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znNmXAceGUY&feature=channel

Is Obamacare Unconstitutional? Part VII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C039rgLEh74&feature=channel

Press release on HR4995 End The Mandate and Great News For Georgia (Congratulations=))

For Immediate Release
June 15, 2010
Paul Pleased by Floor Vote on "End the Mandate"
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Paul was gratified today when House Republicans forced a vote on the floor to strip the most authoritarian measure from the new healthcare reform law - the requirement that every American buy government-approved health insurance or face stiff IRS penalties. Essentially, today's resolution adopted Paul's "End the Mandate" legislation (HR 4995) as a motion to recommit on a related tax bill.
The motion failed with a final vote count of 230 nays and 187 yeas, with a significant number of Democrats crossing party lines to vote yea.
Though the "End the Mandate" vote did not succeed in reversing this odious measure, it is a positive sign for renewed and ongoing efforts to prevent America from moving closer to a government-run healthcare system.
"I am pleased to see so many of my colleagues in agreement with me about the health insurance mandate. With so many in Congress on both sides of the aisle willing to continue this fight, my hope is that we won't give up until this provision, and many others, are repealed," stated Congressman Paul.

In Georgia - Governor Sonny Perdue signed Senator Judson Hill's legislation into law to protect Georgian's right to make their own health care choices. (Yeah!!=))
A few days ago Governor Sonny Perdue signed Senator Judson Hill's legislation into law to protect Georgian's right to make their own health care choices. Senate Bill 317, authored by Hill and passed by the Georgia Senate, was added as an amendment to Senate Bill 411 to prohibit mandatory participation in federal health care.
My SB 317 simply protects the basic rights we all enjoyed before President Obama signed into law the federal take-over of health care. Senate Bill 317 prohibits the federal government from forcing an unconstitutional mandate on Georgia's citizens or punishing anyone for not buying heath insurance. Georgians do not want federal bureaucrat involvement in our health care decisions, said Senator Hill. "Every Georgian should have the right to purchase private health care, purchase government health care, or exercise their right not to participate in a health plan without being fined," said Hill. Existing private and government programs would not be affected by this new law. SB 317 also prohibits any government from punishing a business that does not participate in a federal health plan, as well as it protects health care providers from being forced to perform mandated medical procedures such as abortions.

When Senator Hill opposed a tax increase this Session, Senate Bill 317 was stopped in the House. Senator Hill successfully had SB 317's language amended into Senate Bill 411. SB 411, which is similar to Senate Hill Senate Bill 445 and his 2009 legislation, expands Hill's 2008 Bill that allows health insurance companies to partially refund HSA health insurance premiums for people who stay healthy.
SB 41, as introduced, will now allow wellness incentives in other health insurance plans to reward Georgians for good health or following preventative health measures.