Both political parties are joining forces to oppose one of the key features of President Obama's deficit reduction plan, the Independent Payment Advisory Board. US Dept. of Health & Human Services Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has described the purpose of the IPA Board to "ensure that health costs are reduced." However, several large groups, including AARP, oppose creation of the Board and claim that arbitrary spending targets do not lead to good healthcare policy.

"Obama Panel to Curb Medicare Finds Foes in Both Parties," (Pear, NY Times 4/19/11)
 

 The Supreme Court of the United States has taken no action on Virginia Attorney General's request to expedite the resolution of the pending Healthcare Reform Legislation litigation, in attempt to skip appellate judicial review despite President Obama's objection. "High court takes no action on Va. health care case" (Associated Press, 4/19/11)