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    Obamacare Subsidies at Risk for Millions of Americans

    June is the month for major decisions from the US Supreme Court, and no case is being watched more closely by more people than King v. Burwell . At stake is continuation of the Affordable Care Act. And it all comes down to four little words.

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    By Warren Olney • Jun 1, 2015 • 32m Listen

    June is the month for major decisions from the US Supreme Court, and no case is being watched more closely by more people than King v. Burwell. At stake is continuation of the Affordable Care Act. And it all comes down to four little words. The Court may give Republicans what they've been demanding: a ruling that strikes at the heart of Obamacare. But the GOP can't agree on what to do when millions of Americans lose subsides for health insurance and the industry is thrown into chaos. There's no contingency plan from the Obama White House either, and politicians of both parties are worried about taking the blame in next year's elections. Possible options include an end to individual and corporate mandates — along with coverage for pre-existing conditions.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Noam Levey

      Los Angeles Times

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      Amy Lynn Smith

      writer and healthcare advocate

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      Jonathan Tobin

      National Review / Federalist / Jewish News Service

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Will the Affordable Care Act Need Life Support?
    1. 1:17SCOTUS Rules on Facebook Threats, Abercrombie Head Scarf Case
    2. 8:08Obamacare Subsidies at Risk for Millions of AmericansYou’re reading this
    3. 41:06Political Theater and NSA's Data Collection Program
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