ACA Backers Hope For Swift 'Halbig' Review In DC Circuit As Courts Issue Opposing Rulings

July 22, 2014 at 6:58 PM
ACA supporters hope the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit will quickly grant the Obama administration's upcoming request for an “ en banc ” review of Tuesday's Halbig v. Burwell decision that, if ultimately upheld, would deal a significant blow to the health law's promise of providing affordable health insurance, though attorneys note en banc petitions are rarely accepted. Meanwhile, an attorney whose organization is coordinating the challenges against the IRS' policy of granting premium tax...


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