The Supreme Court ruled today, in a 5-4 decision authored by Justice Kennedy, that the Constitution guarantees a nationwide right to same-sex marriage. The opinion may be viewed here: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/14pdf/14-556_3204.pdf.
The Supreme Court today upheld federal health insurance subsidies for more than six million low and middle-income people in a 6-3 vote. Chief Justice Roberts wrote the majority opinion in King v. Burwell, holding that the health care act does not limit the subsidies for health care policies purchased only on state-created exchanges. The tax credits are available to purchases made through federal exchanges as well. Justices Scalia, Thomas and Alito dissented.
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