Congressman Deutch released this statement in reaction to the court ruling out of Florida today overturning health care reform: 

"The American people want Congress to focus on jobs and the economy, rather than the political spectacle of repealing health care reform. Unlike in today's decision, the argument that health care reform somehow exceeds the authority of Congress to regulate interstate commerce has already been rejected by twelve federal judges. Individuals who forgo basic health coverage are in fact participating in interstate commerce by forcing their fellow taxpayers to foot the bill for their expensive emergency room care. Congress has the authority to slow the premium hikes and rising costs that are squeezing our businesses, families, and health care providers across America.”