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What the Supreme Court Ruling Means to Your Health Care

President Barack Obama Issued by the White House on June 28, 2012: Today, the Supreme Court issued a historic ruling: They upheld the Affordable Care Act and ensured that millions of American families will have access to health care and protection from the worst abuses of the insurance industry. Lots of people have questions about the Affordable Care Act, the Supreme Court's decision, and their health care coverage. We've pulled together the most useful information -- including President Obama's remarks after the announcement.    Watch the video and get the facts here. Or read President Obama’s remarks in the East Room today. To learn more about the Obama/Biden reelection effort click here . Follow IrishAmericansforObamaBiden on Twitter .  

President Obama Comments on the Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona's Immigration Law

(June 25, 2012) -- The White House today released this statement by President Barack Obama on the Supreme Court ruling on Arizona's immigration law: "I am pleased that the Supreme Court has struck down key provisions of Arizona's immigration law.  What this decision makes unmistakably clear is that Congress must act on comprehensive immigration reform.  A patchwork  of state laws is not a solution to our broken immigration system – it’s part of the problem. At the same time, I remain concerned about the practical impact of the remaining provision of the Arizona law that requires local law enforcement officials to check the immigration status of anyone they even suspect to be here illegally.  I agree with the Court that individuals cannot be detained solely to verify their immigration status.  No American should ever live under a cloud of suspicion just because of what they look like.  Going forward, we must ensure that Arizona law enforcement officials

President Obama Announces Major Immigration Policy on Friday, June 15

President Barack Obama announces a new Department of Homeland Security policy that will allow certain young people who were brought to the United States as young children, do not present a risk to national security or public safety, and meet several key criteria to be considered for relief from removal from the country or from entering into removal proceedings. Here are more details on the campaign to reelect Barack Obama . Follow IrishAmericansforObamaBiden on Twitter .