Thursday, June 28 2012 10:15 PM EDT2012-06-29 02:15:22 GMT
The landmark ruling was close, 5 to 4, and it could play a huge role in the race for the White House. However, first and foremost, the decision to uphold the law will have an impact on your life.
The landmark ruling was close, 5 to 4, and it could play a huge role in the race for the White House. However, first and foremost, the decision to uphold the law will have an impact on your life.
Thursday, June 28 2012 6:39 PM EDT2012-06-28 22:39:09 GMT
Happiness, anger, confusion, relief -- we got a range of emotions from metro Detroiters reacting to the Supreme Court's decision on President Obama's health care reforms.
Happiness, anger, confusion, relief -- we got a range of emotions from metro Detroiters reacting to the Supreme Court's decision on President Obama's health care reforms.
Thursday, June 28 2012 12:48 PM EDT2012-06-28 16:48:36 GMT
Bill Schuette says Michigan policymakers should wait until after the November presidential election before moving forward on some aspects of the federal health care overhaul.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette says Michigan policymakers should wait until after the November presidential election before moving forward on some aspects of the federal health care overhaul.
Thursday, June 28 2012 10:54 AM EDT2012-06-28 14:54:00 GMT
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. What's your reaction to the ruling?
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. What's your reaction to the ruling?
Wednesday, June 27 2012 11:12 PM EDT2012-06-28 03:12:54 GMT
The Supreme Court Affordable Care Act ruling could have multiple outcomes. It could be fully passed, parts of it could be kept or thrown out, or it could be completely discarded altogether.
The Supreme Court Affordable Care Act ruling could have multiple outcomes. It could be fully passed, parts of it could be kept or thrown out, or it could be completely discarded altogether.
DETROIT (WJBK) -
The Supreme Court handed President Obama a big win, but how will this impact who wins come November?
"This is something that as Americans we should support -- health care for all," said Maureen Taylor of the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization.
She is grateful for the Supreme Court's ruling calling it a victory for all Americans. It's certainly being hailed as a huge victory for President Barack Obama, but will it translate into victory for him or Mitt Romney come November?
"What this really does is it raises the stakes in November because on November 6 there will be a referendum on the Supreme Court decision of today," said Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette.
He was one of those who sued challenging the individual mandate in the president's plan. He's deeply disappointed in the court's ruling and says ObamaCare will cost the country dearly.
"The estimates by the Congressional Budget Office right now are $670-billion in new taxes imposed on people, the economy, families because of this ObamaCare legislation," Schuette said.
However, state Representative David Nathan has a completely different opinion. We caught up with him out cleaning up a neighborhood with volunteers from a group called Rippling Hope. These are young people able to stay on their parents' health insurance plans until the age of 26 thanks to ObamaCare.
The federal government says thousands of Michigan seniors and people with disabilities are already saving money and getting better care. Small businesses are getting tax credits for offering health insurance to their employees and health centers are expanding access.
Nathan believes that's the referendum voters will be acting on.
"Every American deserves to have health care insurance. Every American needs to have affordable health care insurance, and this is just something that we really need to be proud of because our president, President Barack Obama, put his neck out to make sure that this happened," Nathan said.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:57:50 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:17:22 GMT
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino.
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino. 42-year-old Myron Williams is on probation in Michigan for a drug paraphernalia charge. He also has quite a past in Louisiana.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:30:05 GMT
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:58:44 GMT
Police say a woman was held captive at a hotel for several days and forced to have sex around the clock with multiple men, whoever would pay the price. 26-year-old Deante Brown now faces sex trafficking charges.
Police say a woman was held captive at a hotel for several days and forced to have sex around the clock with multiple men, whoever would pay the price. 26-year-old Deante Brown now faces sex trafficking charges.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:18:53 GMT
Dairy Boy keeps getting hit with tire tracks in the yard, so they brought in boulders to act as a visual warning and physical reminder not to cut the corner. Now they've been told those rocks must go.
Dairy Boy keeps getting hit with tire tracks in the yard, so they brought in boulders to act as a visual warning and physical reminder not to cut the corner. Now they've been told those rocks must go.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:34:36 GMT
The pediatrician called him a big baby, his parents believed their boy was genetically destined to be obese, but he proved them all wrong. One day, he made a critical decision and became a weight loss winner.
The pediatrician called him a big baby, his parents believed their boy was genetically destined to be obese, but he proved them all wrong. One day, he made a critical decision and became a weight loss winner.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:54:08 GMT
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:06:29 GMT
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger, an institution for generations of University of Michigan students in Ann Arbor, is about to undergo a historic change of address.
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger, an institution for generations of University of Michigan students in Ann Arbor, is about to undergo a historic change of address.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:54:49 GMT
Gleaming stainless steel circa 1975 provides the once futuristic setting for Southfield's best-kept secret -- Anthony's Coney Cafe inside the IBM building at Nine Mile and Southfield Road.
Gleaming stainless steel circa 1975 provides the once futuristic setting for Southfield's best-kept secret -- Anthony's Coney Cafe inside the IBM building at Nine Mile and Southfield Road.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:31:37 GMT
A home explosion in Royal Oak back in February killed a man and damaged dozens of houses. Now some homeowners are complaining that insurance companies are making repairs difficult.
A home explosion in Royal Oak back in February killed a man and damaged dozens of houses. Now some homeowners are complaining that insurance companies are making repairs difficult.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:52:39 GMT
Alan Lee asks Wallace if the subject of Viagara will 'come up' in Wallace's scheduled interview with former Senator Bob Dole. Wallace responds, "Comes up, really that's what you're going to say?"
Alan Lee asks Wallace if the subject of Viagara will 'come up' in Wallace's scheduled interview with former Senator Bob Dole. Wallace responds, "Comes up, really that's what you're going to say?"
Friday, May 24 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:29:01 GMT
School officials say an earlier lockdown at three schools in Allen Park Friday has been lifted.
School officials say an earlier lockdown at three schools in Allen Park Friday has been lifted. Officials say police gave the all-clear at Allen Park Middle School, Lindemann Elementary and Riley Education Center around 12:40 p.m. Friday.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette (Credit: WJBK | myFOXDetroit.com)
