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Obamacare's Shaky Future
Last week, for the 56th time, House Republicans voted to repeal Obamacare — knowing it would be likely to fail in the Senate. But the US Supreme Court is about to take up a case that could do part of it for them, depriving millions of newly subsidized health insurance. Both sides are preparing for the political fallout.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenLast week, for the 56th time, House Republicans voted to repeal Obamacare — knowing it would be likely to fail in the Senate. But the US Supreme Court is about to take up a case that could do part of it for them, depriving millions of newly subsidized health insurance. Both sides are preparing for the political fallout.
Also, President Obama and German Chancellor Merkel delay decision on lethal aid to Ukraine, and confusion over same-sex marriage in Alabama.
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3 storiesObama and Merkel Delay Decision on Lethal Aid to Ukraine
After meeting with President Obama at the White House today, German Chancellor Angela Merkel repeated her stand against giving Ukraine weapons to use against pro-Russian separatists.
Read the story7 minDoes Obamacare Have a Shaky Future?
This year's open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act is about to close, with almost 10 million people having signed up so far. Some six million could be in for a big surprise as the US Supreme Court might decide they're not entitled to subsidized health insurance after all.
Read the story34 minSame Sex Marriage Proceeds in Alabama
When a federal court overturned Alabama's ban on same-sex marriage, the state appealed to the US Supreme Court. Today, the appeal was rejected, and same-sex couples lined up to apply for licenses. But the controversial Chief Justice of Alabama's State Supreme Court has ordered probate judges to continue observing state law.
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