The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Barack Obama a major victory, upholding the key part of his controversial health care plan in a 5-4 decision. The so-called 'individual mandate' requires Americans to purchase heath insurance or face a financial penalty.
Reaction to Supreme Court's Decision on Health Care Reform Law
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U.S. President Barack Obama writes in a guest book as he tours Robben Island with first lady Michelle Obama, near Cape Town, June 30, 2013.
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U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement in the East Room of the White House in Washington about the Supreme Court's decision on his Administration's health care law.
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Claire McAndrew and Donny Kirsch, both of Washington, celebrate after the court's ruling.
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry waves upon his arrival at the US-ASEAN ministerial meeting in the International Conference Center in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, July 1, 2013.