The U.S. Supreme Court upheld most provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act June 28, ruling that the individual mandate was constitutional as a tax, but finding the federal government couldn't punish states for refusing to participate in Medicaid expansion by withholding their Medicaid funds. Many association leaders were disappointed the justices didn't strike down the law, although a few applauded the decision: Dan Danner, president and CEO, National Federation of Independent Business “While we are certainly disappointed, NFIB respects the decision to uphold the individual mandate by the Supreme Court. Clearly this mandate has now become a tax on all… Read More