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    Is Obamacare Really on 'Life Support?'

    The troubled roll-out of healthcare.gov and televised hearings on Capitol Hill have taken the wind out of Obamacare. The President's false reassurances have hardly enhanced its image. But the Affordable Care Act is a massive undertaking. In some states with their own exchanges, people who've never had health insurance are able to sign up.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The troubled roll-out of healthcare.gov and televised hearings on Capitol Hill have taken the wind out of Obamacare. The President's false reassurances have hardly enhanced its image. But the Affordable Care Act is a massive undertaking. In some states with their own exchanges, people who've never had health insurance are able to sign up. In other places, there's evidence of intentional sabotage. We look at the goals of health insurance reform and early successes as well as failures.

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    Is the Sky Really Falling on Obamacare?
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    3. 42:24Sexual Assault Bill Is a Win for Women in the Senate
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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      Michael Hiltzik

      business columnist for the LA Times

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      Diane Rowland

      Kaiser Family Foundation

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      Michael Marchand

      Washington Health Benefit Exchange

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Is the Sky Really Falling on Obamacare?
    1. 0:00Talks Commence in Geneva Regarding Iran Nuclear Deal
    2. 8:10Is Obamacare Really on 'Life Support?'You’re reading this
    3. 42:24Sexual Assault Bill Is a Win for Women in the Senate
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