Supreme Court Will Hear Health Care Case This Term
Decision to look at case in March spring sets up election-year showdown over major White House achievement
2011-11-14
Jesse J. Holland and Mark Sherman The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear arguments next March over President Barack Obama's health care overhaul - a case that could shake the political landscape as voters are deciding if Obama deserves another term. Read the complete article
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