Health care ruling a political victory for Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement at the White House December 17, 2011 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Senate approved a two-month payroll tax cut and extension of unemployment benefits today, with a provision that requires …
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Posted: 06/28/2012
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court's decision to uphold President Barack Obama's sweeping health care law is a crucial election-year victory for the Democratic incumbent.
It also marks a pivotal point in the presidential race.
For Obama, the decision vindicates his most significant legislative accomplishment.
Republican challenger Mitt Romney opposes the health care overhaul and is expected to double-down on his campaign pledge to repeal the law if he is elected.
The high court announced Thursday that it was upholding the individual insurance requirement at the heart of the health care overhaul.
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