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  • Steve Ciccarelli of Annandale, Va., right, a proponent of the law, argued with Susan Clark, of Washington, who held opposing views.
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    Steve Ciccarelli of Annandale, Va., right, a proponent of the law, argued with Susan Clark, of Washington, about the ruling.
  • Chief Justice John Roberts surprised court watchers by voting to uphold the health care law.
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    Chief Justice John Roberts surprised court watchers by voting to uphold the health care law.
  • Supporters celebrated after the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.
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    Supporters celebrated after the Supreme Court upheld the law's constitutionality.
  • Presidential candidate Mitt Romney said the ruling shows that Republicans must defeat Barack Obama to overturn his health care overhaul.
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    Presidential candidate Mitt Romney said the ruling showed that Republicans must defeat Barack Obama in November's election to overturn his health care overhaul.
  • President Barack Obama hailed the court's decision as a victory for people across America and urged opponents to rally behind the law.
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    President Barack Obama hailed the court's decision as a victory for people across America and urged opponents to rally behind the law.
  • Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick watched President Obama on television after the ruling.
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    Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick watched President Obama on television after the ruling.
  • An artist's rendering showed Chief Justice John Roberts, center, speaking as the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act in a 5-4 ruling.
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    An artist's rendering showed Chief Justice John Roberts, center, speaking as the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act in a 5-4 ruling.
  • House Speaker John Boehner headed for the House chamber after the ruling.
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    House Speaker John Boehner, an Ohio Republican, headed for the House chamber after the ruling.
  • House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi smiled as she watched news of the court's ruling.
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    House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi smiled as she watched news of the court's ruling.
  • Nam Y. Huh/associated press
    People celebrated in Chicago after President Barack Obama's health care law was upheld by the Supreme Court Thursday.
  • Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, of Nevada, praised the justices for their decision.
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    Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, of Nevada, praised the justices for their decision.
  • Susan Clark, left, argued with another protester outside the Supreme Court on Thursday.
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    Susan Clark, left, argued with another protester outside the Supreme Court on Thursday.
  • Protesters who opposed the act showed their dismay after the ruling as announced.
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    Protesters who opposed the act showed their dismay after the ruling was announced.
  • A protester held up a sign in the wake of the ruling.
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    A protester held up a sign in the wake of the ruling.
  • Demonstrators prayed outside the court after the ruling.
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    Demonstrators prayed outside the court after the ruling.
  • Chicago area senior citizens went to a local cooling center to escape the summer heat and watch President Barack Obama's reaction to the ruling.
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    Chicago area senior citizens went to a local cooling center to escape the summer heat and watch President Barack Obama's reaction.
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