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Monday, February 27, 2012  Texas lawmakers plan to hear testimony on the implementation of new health care laws passed by the federal government and how they will affect the state.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  Government report: US health care tab to hit $4.6 trillion in 2020, averaging $13,710 per person

Thursday, December 16, 2010  Attorneys for 20 states fighting the new federal health care law told a judge Thursday it will expand the government's powers in dangerous and unintended ways.

Monday, December 13, 2010  A federal judge rejected a key provision of the Obama administration's health care law as unconstitutional Monday, ruling the government cannot require people to buy insurance, in a dispute that both sides agree will ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Monday, November 08, 2010  Some Texas Republicans are suggesting dropping out of the federal Medicaid program to help the state's estimated $25 billion budget deficit.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  Gov. Bill Richardson says his administration plans to start developing a state-based exchange for small businesses and individuals to buy health insurance.

Friday, May 21, 2010  The Oklahoma Senate has failed to override Democratic Gov. Brad Henry's veto of a bill intended to let Oklahomans opt out of a new federal health care law.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 

Tuesday, May 18, 2010  Experts blame declining Medicare reimbursement for hundreds of Texas doctors dropping out of the federal health care program for senior citizens.

Friday, May 14, 2010  Gov. Brad Henry has vetoed legislation that would have allowed Oklahomans to wear handguns in public view.

Monday, March 29, 2010  While state lawmakers work on bills ranging from abortion to an opt-out of a new federal health care plan - what many say they want is a hand in the roughly $6 billion state budget.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  Attorney General Greg Abbott, who joined a court case challenging the new federal health care law, pushed for a health insurance plan in Texas for parents required to provide medical coverage for their kids.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  Democrats say Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is playing politics by joining 12 other states in a lawsuit challenging new federal health care legislation.

Monday, March 22, 2010  Senator Kel Seliger along with many other republicans is against the passage of the Federal Health Care Bill.

Monday, March 22, 2010  Abbott said Texas will join other states in filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the legislation as soon as President Barack Obama signs the bill, which is expected Tuesday.