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Where Democratic presidential candidates stand on health care reform

Democrat-led cities and states move toward universal health care on their own terms

Health care continues to be a top political issue. While some congressional Democrats consider universal health coverage, state and local governments are already pushing ahead with proposals to corral costs and broaden access to care, including for the undocumented. Special…

By Jason Kane and Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News

Landmark or footnote? Obamacare legacy now rests with Trump

When he signed the Affordable Care Act in 2010, President Obama achieved what politicians had long tried and failed to do: provide near-universal health insurance to Americans. But ever since, it’s faced unflagging Republican opposition. Special correspondent Sarah Varney of…

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Health Care Becomes Key Political Issue for Candidates

Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., revealed his plan to revamp the country's health care system Tuesday, becoming the latest presidential candidate to propose changes. A health policy professor and the NewsHour's health correspondent Susan Dentzer outline the issues.

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