Senate Judiciary Chairman Unable to Cite Authority to Impose Insurance Mandate
By Rick Pearcey • October 22, 2009, 06:42 AM
"Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) could not explain what part of the Constitution grants Congress the power to force every American to buy health insurance -- as all of the health care overhaul bills currently do," reports CNSNews.com.
"Leahy, whose committee is responsible for vetting Supreme Court nominees, was asked by CNSNews.com where in the Constitution Congress is specifically granted the authority to require every American purchase health insurance. Leahy answered by saying that 'nobody questions' Congress’ authority for such an action."
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