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Obama Signals Support for Mandatory Healthcare Program

HeadlineJun 04, 2009

In other healthcare news, the Obama administration has indicated it could support establishing a healthcare system that would require Americans to purchase health insurance. President Obama opposed a similar plan from Hillary Clinton during their race for the Democratic nomination. But on Wednesday, Obama said he would consider the plan if it includes a waiver for low-income Americans.

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