What none mentioned was that a Democratic Congress could easily remove that threat on the afternoon of Joe Biden’s inauguration by restoring the law’s individual mandate, rendering moot the already flimsy challenge now before the court. But a Democratic Congress and president could do it in a single stroke by adding those regulations to the Clean Air Act. By legislation, Democrats could also overturn Roberts Court decisions long sought by the business community to close the courthouse door to those harmed or defrauded by businesses. The same approach could be taken to thwart a similar effort to eviscerate the regulatory powers of the Federal Trade Commission, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Reserve,Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other federal regulatory agencies. unconstitutional.” It is only a matter of time before the Court’s conservative majority will find another opportunity to revisit the issue.

Source: Washington Post October 20, 2020 13:36 UTC