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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Healthcare: The Law and the Politics

    The US Supreme Court has upheld President Obama's Affordable Care Act , a short-term victory with long-term consequences for health care, the powers of Congress and the presidential campaign.

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

    The US Supreme Court has upheld President Obama's Affordable Care Act, a short-term victory with long-term consequences for health care, the powers of Congress and the presidential campaign.

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