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The New York Times Business section responded to the Florida court decision on ObamaCare not by addressing the issues but by tugging at the heartstrings: "With a court decision on Monday declaring the health care law unconstitutional and Republicans intent on repealing at least parts of it, thousands of Americans with major illnesses are facing the renewed prospect of losing their health insurance coverage. "'We've got to protect people from catastrophic health problems,' said Ron Pollack, the executive director of Families USA...Protecting people from facing these extremes is one of the main goals of the law, according to its proponents."...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida Supreme Court (news - web sites) Justice Major Harding, who took part in the legal battle over the 2000 presidential election, is retiring after 11 years on the court. Harding, who wrote decisions on issues ranging from paternal rights to the electric chair, said he's been thinking about retirement for a while. The 66-year-old jurist's current six-year term was to end in early 2005; instead, he will retire Aug. 31. Harding served on the high court when, during two nationally televised hearings, it allowed Vice President Al Gore (news - web sites) to recount Florida...