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The Supreme Court has rejected a request from Virginia’s attorney general to immediately consider a review of the recent health care overhaul passed by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama the Associated Press reported.

The high court generally does not like to place issues on a fast track and the Justice Department argued the law should be considered in appellate courts before reaching the Supreme Court.

By turning down the request by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, the court will allow the health law to be considered in appellate courts. Three appeals court hearings are scheduled in May and June.