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Jon Voight: 'Oppressive' Health Care Bill Will 'Decimate' U.S. Economy
Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight said that the Democrats' health care bill would "decimate" the U.S. economy and that he does not think mandating that Americans buy health insurance is constitutional.
McCain Predicts Constitutional Challenge to Health Care Bill
Sen. John McCain predicts there will be a constitutioal challenge to the provision in the health care bill that forces Americans to buy health insurance.
Levin: Advocates of Health Insurance Mandate Saying 'The Hell With Constitution'
Best-selling author Mark Levin told a rally at the Capitol yesterday that lawmakers who want to force Americans to buy health insurance are saying "the hell with the Constitution."
Sen. Casey Won't Answer 'Hypothetical' About Abortion-Funding Health Bill
Sen. Bob Casey Jr. (D-Pa.) said that he backs Hyde amendment-type language to prohibit abortion-funding in the health care bill but is not going "to draw lines in the sand" over the issue at this point.
Sen. Burris: Constitution's 'Health, Welfare' Provision Authorizes Congress to Mandate Insurance
Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) said that the Constitution's "health, welfare" provision gives Congress authority to mandate that individuals purchase health insurance.
Rep. Wilson: Obama Should Be ‘Held Responsible’ for Swine Flu Vaccine Shortage
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) says President Obama should “be held responsible” for the government’s lack of preparedness in addressing the swine flu epidemic. Wilson said this was one crisis Obama could not blame on any other administration.
Hatch: Obamacare Mandate 'Not Constitutionally Sound'
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R.-Utah), a longtime member of the Judiciary Committee, told CNSNews.com the health care plan's mandate forcing Americans to buy health insurance is "not constitutionally sound."
Sen. Hatch Questions Constitutionality of Obamacare
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R.-Utah) questioned the constitutionality of Obamacare, noting if the federal government can force Americans to buy health insurance, it can force them to do anything.
Conyers: Don't Give H1N1 Vaccine to Foreign Nations Until U.S. Need Met
House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.) said he must contact HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to oppose donating swine flu vaccine overseas until after Americans are covered.
White House Changes Rhetoric on Abortion Funding in Health Plan
The White House has changed its rhetoric on the question of abortion funding in the health care bill.

Conyers Sees No Point in Reading 1,000-Page Bill
Judiciary Chairman John Conyers sees no point in lawmakers reading 1,000-page health bill--unless they have two lawyers to interpret it for them. (By: Nicholas Ballasy, Jon Schulter.)
Tom Carper Won't Read Text of Health Care Bill
Sen. Tom Carper told CNSNews.com he won't read the actual text of the health bill before the Finance Committee votes on it.
Cher: Republican Rule Almost 'Killed Me'
Singer and actress Cher says that life under Republicans almost "killed" her, and that President Barack Obama's "spirit" will allow him to do "more than anyone could possibly do" (By Nicholas Ballasy; Jon Schulter).
Ron Paul Says Bailout Law Is Morally Wrong
CNSNews.com asked Ron Paul whether forcing taxpayers to bailout deadbeat mortgage holders was just or unjust. (By: Nicholas Ballasy and Jon Schulter)
Pelosi Says 'Are You Serious?' When Asked Constitutional Basis for Health Insurance Mandate
When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D.-Calif.) was asked where Constitution gives Congress authority to mandate that every American buy health insurance, she responded: "Are you serious?"
Michael Moore: 'Capitalism Did Nothing For Me'
Millionaire filmmaker Michael Moore says, "Capitalism did nothing for me."
Congressman Falsely Accuses Town Haller of Impersonating Someone Else
Democratic Rep. Jim Moran falsely accused a constituent attending a town hall meeting of pretending to be someone else.
Sen. Warner: 'No Place in Constitution Says Health Care'
Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) said there is "no place" in the Constitution that mentions health care, or education, or even gives people the right to own a telephone.
Obama Calls Americans Against Amnesty 'Demagogues'
In Mexico on Aug. 10, 2009, President Obama referred to Americans opposed to amnesty for illegal aliens as 'demagogues.'
Wonder Woman Says 'Right Wing' is 'Spreading Hate'
Actress Lynda Carter, well known for her role as "Wonder Woman" on television, said the political "right wing" in America is "spreading hate." (By Nicholas Ballasy; Jon Schulter)