Politics & Government

President Obama Defends 'Obamacare"

President Barack Obama reacted to the Supreme Court's ruling.

President Barack Obama reacted to the Supreme Court's ruling that upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.

The high court’s ruling was 5-4 in favor of a controversial mandate component of the legislation, dubbing it a tax and agreeing in a that the government can use its powers to require Americans to buy health insurance.

The president addressed the public this morning to explain what this means to for the country.

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