WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court upheld the heart of President Obama 's healthcare law Thursday, ruling 5-4 in favor of the requirement that, starting in 2014, individuals either obtain healthcare coverage or pay a tax.
By David Lauter, Los Angeles Times
Thu, 06/28/2012 - 12:57pm
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court upheld the heart of President Obama 's healthcare law Thursday, ruling 5-4 in favor of the requirement that, starting in 2014, individuals either obtain healthcare coverage or pay a tax.