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Florida Voters Denied Chance to Challenge Federal Health Care LawAs 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 give voters a chance in November to decide whether they should be penalized for not buying health care. In a 5-2 vote, the court upheld a lower court decision to remove the proposed state constitutional amendment from Florida's Nov. 2 ballot, saying the summary language was "misleading." The justices also struck down two other amendments dealing with redistricting and property tax relief.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 - FoxNews.com
Supreme Court Retreats from Unanimous 2004 Order, Denying Amendment 9 Vote for Floridians
Today the Florida Supreme Court ruled against the People of Florida and its Constitution. Russell Kent, special counsel to Attorney General Bill McCollum, representing the Secretary of State and Florida Legislature, lost on appeal before the state's highest court. Amendment 9 was one of three constitutional amendments proposed by the legislature which was removed by Judge James Shelfer and subsequently appealed to the Supreme Court.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - FLHealthcareFreedom.org
Time grows short for court decision
The Florida Supreme Court continues to ponder whether the November ballot will include an attack on federal health reform -- and add a highly partisan issue to an already nasty campaign season. Justices released their regular weekly batch of opinions this morning but did not rule on a proposed health-care constitutional amendment. Time is running short: Elections supervisors will start printing ballots after primary-election results are formally certified Sept. 2, a week from today.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - Health News Florida
ICYMI: Let FL Voters Speak, State Argues
An attorney for the state asked the Florida Supreme Court today to salvage a proposed constitutional amendment that takes aim at a key part of the new federal health-reform law. His argument? Simply get rid of ballot wording that could mislead voters --- and keep the meat of the proposal. Russell Kent, special counsel to Attorney General Bill McCollum, said the move would preserve the Legislature's desire to give voters a chance to cast ballots on the health-care issue during the November election.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - FLHealthcareFreedom.org
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