Today at 10am Eastern time, the Supreme Court is expected to release their ruling on health care reform. In what has been a closely watched and debated legal battle, the Court will answer a handful of questions that has nearly every political observer holding their breath:

We expect the Supreme Court health care ruling to be handed down tomorrow morning. Understanding what is said in the ruling and what is actually "held" is complex.

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IVN – Prison Population Grows by 700%, How Much Does it Cost?

With a startling increase in the national prison population it should be no surprise that the Bureau of Prisons is one of only a few agencies not to have its budget cut. The FY 2013 budget will likely be over $6.8B to house close to 2 million inmates.

This week's White House Twitter Chat focuses on education, with the US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan answering questions on college affordability:

I would like to thank all of you who voted for me in the 2012 primary election. Now in the absence of a third choice however, consideration must be given to the two who have advanced to the general election.