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Eight Important Facts About the King v. Burwell Decision
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Eight Important Facts About the King v. Burwell Decision

An unfavorable ruling in the King v. Burwell case would be disastrous for the millions of people who get health care on the federal exchange.

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Later this month, the U.S. Supreme Court will announce its decision on the King v. Burwell case, the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. An unfavorable ruling would be disastrous for the millions of people who get health insurance through the federal exchange, HealthCare.gov. Here are eight important facts about what such a ruling would mean for many Americans and their families.

Andrew Satter is the Director of Video at the Center for American Progress.

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