HEALTH CARE

Court Saves Centerpiece of Health Law

By Maggie Fox

Updated: June 28, 2012 | 1:17 p.m.
June 28, 2012 | 10:27 a.m.

Claire McAndrew of Washington, left, and Donny Kirsch of Washington celebrate outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Thursday, June 28, 2012, after a the court's ruling on health care. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Mandate Is a Tax, Divided Supreme Court Rules in Much-Anticipated Decision

  • Court votes 5-4 to uphold mandate
  • Requirement to carry insurance counts as a tax, is constitutional
  • Feds may not take Medicaid from states that refuse to take part
  • Ruling vindicates President Obama's confidence in Affordable Care Act

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