North Carolina A.G. Stein Issues Statement on Regarding Federal Court Ruling Affordable Care Act

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 19 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following statement:

"I strongly disagree with the court's ruling. I am gravely concerned that this lawsuit may deprive people of their access to affordable healthcare.

"I have talked to a number of the millions of North Carolinians whose healthcare is at risk.

"I want to assure them that this fight is not over.

"I will continue the fight in court to protect lifesaving healthcare for North Carolinians."