In the wake of the Supreme Court’s 5 – 4 decision upholding nearly all of the central features of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA), two elements stand out: By construing the penalty for individuals who refuse to carry insurance coverage as a tax, Chief Justice John Roberts, who rendered the majority opinion, ruled that the individual mandate falls within Congress’ authority to levy taxes.
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Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee Announces Endorsement of U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow in Primary Election
DETROIT, June 28, 2012 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC) Board of Directors announced its endorsement of U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow in the August primary in Michigan. “Debbie Stabenow has been part of one of the …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee Announces Endorsements for the Michigan House of Representatives
DETROIT, June 26, 2012 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee announced its endorsements for the Michigan House of Representatives for the August primary in Michigan. The Detroit Regional Chamber PAC Board of Directors regularly meets to identify …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber President and CEO: Game-Changing Decision on NITC Will Pay Dividends For Generations
DETROIT, June 15, 2012 –Today, Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah issued the following statement on the announcement to move forward with the New International Trade Crossing (NITC): “This is a historic day. The NITC is an …
Continue ReadingNew Study From the Center for Automotive Research Shows NITC Will Provide Thousands of Jobs to Michigan’s Economy
DETROIT, June 14, 2012 – The Detroit Regional Chamber reaffirmed its support of the New International Trade Crossing (NITC) on Thursday, as the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) released a study highlighting the economic impact of the new crossing. According …
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