

Health care decision
The stunning decision gives a victory to Obama and upholds the largest new social program in a generation,extending coverage to 30 million Americans. Updated Jun. 29, 2012
Don Rust , 74, and his wife Sharon sat on their couch holding hands in...
Across Minnesota on Thursday, reactions to the Supreme Court's historic health care ruling varied widely -- reflecting the diverse circumstances in the state and the range of opinions toward the U.S. medical system.
While the battle over health reform seems destined to enter a new phase politically, the court's ruling is already affecting tens of thousands of Minnesotans. Some are furious, some resigned, some ecstatic. Here are the reactions of five people intimately touched by the law.
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Minnesota analysts share their thoughts on the ruling's effect on the state. Find others' assessments at startribune.com/healthcareruling.
It heightened and clarified the decision for voters as both sides tried to find new opportunities.
FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2010 file photo, Chief Justice John Roberts is...
Some observers likened the chief justice to one of his heroes, John Marshall in the landmark Marbury vs. Madison case.
Supreme Court struck down the Stolen Valor Act that punished those who lied about earning military medals.
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn, speaks outside the Supreme Court in Was...
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn, speaks outside the Supreme Court in Was...
Minnesotans react to the Supreme Court ruling upholding President Obama's health care law.
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