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Barack Obama: The Court's ruling today allows Congress to hold the projected 1% of Americans who will be able to afford health…

On the recordJune 27, 2012
The Court's ruling today allows Congress to hold the projected 1% of Americans who will be able to afford health insurance but will choose not to buy it responsible for that choice.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Fact Sheet: The Affordable Care Act: Secure Health Coverage for the Middle Class

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