As the first appeals court to rule on the constitutionality of health reform law, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati upheld “the minimum coverage provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.”  Even more interesting is that a Republican-nominated judge, for the first time, ruled to uphold the mandate.

“Throughout history, there have been similar challenges to other landmark legislation such as the Social Security Act, the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act, and all of those challenges failed,” said Tracy Schmaler, a spokeswoman for the Justice Department. “We believe these challenges to health reform will also fail.”

During this time, Governor Branstad continues to waste taxpayer’s time and money as he joins the lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.  Basically, he is fighting against something that is helping the 55 million Americans who are currently without healthcare, gain access to coverage.

Furthermore, the Affordable Care Act helps children who were previously denied because of preexisting conditions; it helps seniors and people with disabilities receive preventative care services free of charge; and it keeps insurance companies from randomly increasing premiums just to build up their profit margin.

But it comes as no surprise that Governor Branstad remains indifferent when it comes to helping Iowa’s children, families or seniors.  The Governor continues his reign of misrepresenting Iowans, fighting against the best interests of the people.