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Another day, another legal battle? Why latest ‘Obamacare’ suit matters.

An estimated 20 million people might lose their health insurance. Insurers would once again be able to deny coverage to people with preexisting health conditions. 

Calorie counts on restaurant menus could also disappear. Drug costs for Medicare enrollees might rise.

Overall, a big section of American economic activity may possibly be thrown into turmoil – right as the 2020 election season reaches its peak. That’s a possible consequence of yet another big lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act that’s now rising through the federal courts.

It’s not yet certain that the case, Texas v. Azar, will make

Who are the combatants here?What is the central issue?Where does the case stand?Now what?

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