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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.

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 9, 2015 • 52m Listen

    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.

    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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