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    Under Obamacare, Largest Drop in the Uninsured in 50 Years

    Obamacare had a rocky roll-out, and it faces an uncertain future at the US Supreme Court.  But today, Obama Administration officials reported that the Affordable Care Act has provided health insurance for 16.4 million people — the largest expansion of coverage since Medicare and Medicaid were established 50 years ago.

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    By Warren Olney • Mar 16, 2015 • 1 min read

    Obamacare had a rocky roll-out, and it faces an uncertain future at the US Supreme Court. But today, Obama Administration officials reported that the Affordable Care Act has provided health insurance for 16.4 million people — the largest expansion of coverage since Medicare and Medicaid were established 50 years ago. Jeffrey Young, who reports on healthcare for the Huffington Post, has more.

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    LGBT Groups and the Mormon Church Meet in the Middle in Utah
    1. 1:44Under Obamacare, Largest Drop in the Uninsured in 50 Years You’re reading this
    2. 8:32The "Utah Compromise"
    3. 42:52How Covert CIA Cash Flowed to al Qaeda
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Jeff Young

      Deputy Director, California Department of General Services

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    LGBT Groups and the Mormon Church Meet in the Middle in Utah
    1. 1:44Under Obamacare, Largest Drop in the Uninsured in 50 Years You’re reading this
    2. 8:32The "Utah Compromise"
    3. 42:52How Covert CIA Cash Flowed to al Qaeda
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