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Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter comments on the Supreme Court's ruling
on the "Affordable Care Act." Earlier, Mayor Nutter outlined plans for the City's
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Statement
from Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter's office after today's press
conference, where he first outlined the city's plans for July 4th ceremonies.
THE U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS PRESIDENT PHILADELPHIA MAYOR
MICHAEL NUTTER APPLAUDS RULING TO UPHOLD AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
Philadelphia, June 28, 2012 – The U.S. Conference of Mayors President
and Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter, today released the following
statement in reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision on National
Federation of Independent Business et. al. v. Sebelius, Secretary of
Health and Human Services, et. al.:
“The nation’s mayors
applaud and support the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold as
constitutionality of the ‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’.
This ruling is an historic victory for the American people and will
allow the Administration to move forward with securing access to
affordable health insurance for millions
of uninsured people in this nation.
Mayors know firsthand the hardship of American families who have no
medical insurance, and the struggles they face as a result. Access to
affordable and quality health care is not only necessary, but also the
moral compass by which our nation will be judged. I’m elated that the
highest court in the land has taken the courageous step to allow
progress towards that goal to continue.”
