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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Conservatives Justices Take Hard Line on Individual Mandate

    One major question raised by President Obama's Affordable Care Act is, just how much power does the so-called Commerce Clause give the federal government? Today, the US Supreme Court heard arguments about the so-called "mandate," which requires that Americans buy health insurance or pay a penalty.

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

    One major question raised by President Obama's Affordable Care Act is, just how much power does the so-called Commerce Clause give the federal government? Today, the US Supreme Court heard arguments about the so-called "mandate," which requires that Americans buy health insurance or pay a penalty. We hear what the justices wanted to know and what answers they got from the Obama Administration and its challengers. (Special thanks to Gideon Brower for production assistance.)

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Jess Bravin

      reporter for The Wall Street Journal, author of “Squeaky: The Life and Times Of Lynette Alice Fromme”

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      Andrew Cohen

      senior editor at The Marshall Project, and a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice

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      Dahlia Lithwick

      Author; Senior legal affairs correspondent, Slate; podcast host, Amicus podcast

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    LAPD Admits Racial Profiling; Coliseum Scandal Highlights Rave
    1. 0:00First Case of Racial Profiling Confirmed at LAPD
    2. 0:00Conservatives Justices Take Hard Line on Individual MandateYou’re reading this
    3. 13:16Coliseum Scandal Casts Spotlight on Rave Culture
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