Health-Reform Tax Dollars Hang in the Balance

A big question hanging over the U.S. Supreme Court decision that could potentially toss health reform out the window is this: What happens to the billions of tax dollars already spent to carry out the law if parts or all of it are struck down? A majority of the states, as well as local governments, companies and unions, have already received billions of tax dollars to enact parts of the law so far. The federal government is essentially staying mum on whether it will claw back this money on behalf of taxpayers. “It's still in flux,” says a government official who asked to remain anonymous. The Department of Health and Human Services wasn't available to comment. Continue reading this article

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