Appeals Court Backs Healthcare Law, Win For Obama

Appeals court backs healthcare law, win for Obama

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An appeals court on Wednesday upheld President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare law that requires Americans to buy insurance as constitutional, a victory for the White House.

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