Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20120107:00:37:00
Vigorously defending the health care overhaul. in filings with the supreme court, it says the law was a response to a crisis in the national health care market. the government is asking the court to uphold the so-called mandate that requires americans to buy an insurance or pay a penalty. a study by the i.r.s. shows taxpayers underpaying by an estimated 17% or $450 billion. after audits and enforcement fell to 14% or $385 billion. the data covered the year 2006, and was similar to findings from 2001. the u.s. navy has rescued an iranian fishing boat from pirates. the "uss kidd" responded. ...