Here are five takeaways:
1. Mr. Verrilli said the chief justice upheld the law in King v. Burwell.
2. The court deemed ACA’s individual mandate constitutional under “Congress’ power to tax,” according to The Hill.
3. Some politicians were concerned President Obama would be seen as adding a new tax under the ACA.
4. House Republicans are currently suing the Obama administration, arguing it is not allowed to deliver specific payments to payers without Congress appropriation.
5. It is possible the case will be thrown out if the House is not allowed to sue the president.
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