Statement by Justice Department Spokesperson on King V. Burwell and Halbig V. Burwell

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 22, 2014. The Department of Justice released the following statement Tuesday from spokesperson Emily Pierce regarding the ruling in the case of King v. Burwell by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the ruling by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Halbig v. Burwell:

“Today, the Fourth Circuit unanimously ruled in support of Congressional intent and common sense: that an American may receive tax credits to make health care…