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Health

President Obama signs the health care bill as lawmakers look on. The mother of Marcelas Owens, left, died after she lost her coverage. Marcelas' family has campaigned for reform since then.
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President Obama signs the health care bill, 23 Mar 2010

Obama to Sell Health Care Law to American People

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