Supreme Court upholds health care law

Chief Justice John Roberts joined the majority in the 5-4 ruling, which handed President Obama a major victory by upholding Congress’s right to impose an “individual mandate” through its taxing powers.

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Supporters celebrated after the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.

A detractor of the Affordable Care Act held up a sign in the wake of the ruling.

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A protestor held up a sign in the wake of the ruling.

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Supporters cheered the court's ruling.

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A supporter held up a sign depicting President Barack Obama. Today's ruling could have far-reaching effects on the president's campaign for re-election.

Protesters who opposed the act showed their dismay after the ruling as announced.

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Protesters who opposed the act showed their dismay after the ruling was announced.

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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi smiled as she watched news of the court's ruling.

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Reporters stood at the ready in advance of the decision.

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