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By nearly all estimates, yesterday’s oral arguments were not good for Obamacare supporters. Solicitor Donald Verrilli, who represented the Obama administration, stumbled in his opening defense of the health reform law’s individual mandate. Paul Clement, representing the law’s opponents, proved a strong opponent. Justices aggressively questioned Verrilli, showing some signs of skepticism over Congress’ authority to require Americans to buy insurance.




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