TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed legislation establishing a state-run health insurance exchange in line with the Affordable Care Act.
But he says in his veto message he has not eliminated any of the options available to states to comply with the national health overhaul sometimes referred to as "Obamacare."
Christie says it would be irresponsible to decide now without knowing how much each option will cost.
The states have until Dec. 14 to decide whether to establish a state-based exchange. They can also partner with the federal government or let the feds run the state exchange.
Health insurance exchanges are online marketplaces where uninsured residents can shop for health care coverage.
The Republican governor is in Washington on Thursday to lobby for Superstorm Sandy aid.
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.
Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study.
Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study.
Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.
Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.
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