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Truth to Power – Speaking it well, President Obama


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President Obama discusses the fundamental issues at stake for our Nation, and how we can restore a sense of security for people who are willing to work hard and act responsibly in this country. April 3, 2012.

President Obama Speaks at a White House forum


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President Obama speaks about the women who have shaped his life, and explains why his Administration has worked to consider the needs of women in girls in every decision it makes. April 6, 2012

Obama’s Powerful Words About Trayvon, The GOP’s Worst Offenders For Women, And One Very Revealing Chart


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Why Doctors Are Cheering Obamacare

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Which Industry Receives $126 Per Second In Tax Breaks?


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The One Thing About Taxes That The GOP Just Doesn’t Understand

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One Graphic Illustrates Why Spring Equals Change

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The Reality Check We Can’t Wait To See In November


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Do These Harvard Law Students Look Suspicious To You?

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A MoveOn Member Wrote A Song With This Message To You

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Economic Recovery For Whom? The 1934 Versus The 2010 Recovery

 

Patient Protection – Affordable Care Act Case – March 26 – 28, 2012 and the Supreme Court


March 26-28, 2012

The Court has granted review of cases challenging provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The orders, briefs, and other information are available at this link. The Chief Justice’s 2011 Year-End Report

The Clerk’s Office and was told that they will post audio files and transcripts on their website >>>  http://www.supremecourt.gov with morning session information being posted by 2pm that day and the Wednesday Session will be held from 1pmET – 2pm ET with audio & transcripts being available by 4pm ET

The C-SPAN cable network said it would play back the arguments on a broadcast channel and on radio as soon as they are available.

Listed below are live links to the orders, case filings, and other information pertaining to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act cases. Click on each item to access further information.

 
Orders
 
11-14-11 Grant Order
11-18-11 Amici Appointment Order
12-08-11 Briefing Schedule
02-21-12 Allocation of Oral Argument Time
   
   
Case Filings
 
11-117 Thomas More Law Center, et al., v. Barack H. Obama, President of the United States, et al.
Petition for Writ of Certiorari
Brief in Opposition
Reply Brief
 
11-393 National Federation of Independent Business, et al., , v. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, et al.,
Petition for Writ of Certiorari
Appendix to Petition
Brief in Opposition
The American Bar Association has provided a link to the briefs at the merits stage of this case at this link.*
 
11-398 Department of Health and Human Services, et al., v. Florida, et al.
Petition for a Writ of Certiorari
Appendix to Petition
Brief of Private Respondents
Brief of State Respondents
Reply Brief
The American Bar Association has provided a link to the briefs at the merits stage of this case at this link* for the anti-injunction act and this link* for the minimum coverage provision.
 
11-400 Florida, et al., v. Department of Health and Human Services, et al.
Petition for Writ of Certiorari
Brief in Opposition
Reply Brief
The American Bar Association has provided a link to the briefs at the merits stage of this case at this link.*
 
11-420 Virginia, ex rel. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, II, Attorney General of Virginia v. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services
Petition for Writ of Certiorari
Brief in Opposition
 
11-438 Liberty University, et al., v. Timothy F. Geithner , Secretary of the Treasury, et al.,
Petition for a Writ of Certiorari
Brief in Opposition
Reply Brief

The Court has granted review of cases challenging provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The orders, briefs, and other information are available at this link. The Chief Justice’s 2011 Year-End Report

I spoke to the Clerk’s Office and was told that they will post audio files and transcripts on http://www.supremecourt.gov  with morning session info being posted by 2pm that day and the Wednesday Session held from 1pmET – 2pm ET with audio&transcripts being available by 4pm ET

The C-SPAN cable network said it would play back the arguments on a broadcast channel and on radio as soon as they are available.

President Barack Obama Speaks at National Women’s Law Center 2011 Annual Dinner


On November 9, 2011, President Barack Obama delivered an inspiring keynote speech at the National Women’s Law Center’s Annual Awards Dinner. In his speech, he praised the Freedom Riders and efforts to promote women’s equality.

Learn more about the National Women’s Law Center at http://www.nwlc.org.