Same Opposing Arguments Used Against the Social Security Act (in 1935) Now Used Against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (labeled “Obamacare”)

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In 1935, opponents of the Social Security Act argued that the act was unconstitutional, and claimed that the “…Social Security Act went beyond the powers that were granted to the federal government in the Constitution.”   Some opponents also claimed that the Social Security Act would cause job loss. In 1937, the United States Supreme Court affirmed More...

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Same Opposing Arguments Used Against the Social Security Act (in 1935) Now Used Against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (labeled “Obamacare”)

In 1935, opponents of the Social Security Act argued that the act was unconstitutional, and claimed that the “…Social Security Act went beyond the powers that were granted to the federal government in the Constitution.” More...