The cost of such forgiveness would run into the hundreds of billions of dollars, based on an administration official's estimate.

Judge B. Lynn Winmill highlighted scenarios where the Idaho law appears to conflict with a federal law requiring hospitals to provide stabilizing care in emergencies.

There are no administrative burdens for small employers - in these now 16 states (and two cities) - that often can't offer its employees this key benefit option.

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