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    Supreme Court Justices Weigh Future of Healthcare Law

    Whatever its ultimate ruling in June may be, the US Supreme Court made history this week. It's taken two years for the Affordable Care Act to reach the Court, which is lightening speed by normal standards. After three days of arguments , the fate of President Obama's most important legislative achievement is very much up in the air.

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

    Whatever its ultimate ruling in June may be, the US Supreme Court made history this week. It's taken two years for the Affordable Care Act to reach the Court, which is lightening speed by normal standards. After three days of arguments, the fate of President Obama's most important legislative achievement is very much up in the air. Will the Supreme Court throw out the "mandate" to buy insurance? What about requirements already in effect, like insurance despite pre-existing conditions? What's the potential impact on this year's presidential election?

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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    Which Way Will the Supreme Court Go with the Healthcare Law?
    1. 0:00Supreme Court Justices Weigh Future of Healthcare LawYou’re reading this
    2. 23:10Racial Bias and America's Mass Incarceration
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