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Thursday, November 29, 2012  Gov. Jay Nixon says expanding Medicaid eligibility in Missouri is both "the smart thing" and "the right thing to do."

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  AP-GfK Poll: Most say Obama's health care law will be implemented; but 7 in 10 expect changes

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Although the Supreme Court upheld most of the federal health care law, Missouri attorney general candidate Ed Martin is vowing "to do whatever it takes to stop Obamacare."

Friday, June 29, 2012  Q&A: Now and later, the health care law's far-reaching impact on American lives

Friday, June 15, 2012  Nancy Pelosi believes a majority of the Supreme Court will uphold Obamacare, but wouldn't say how specific justices would vote.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Supreme Court has a wide range of options in ruling on Obama's health care overhaul law

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Supreme Court takes up key health care law issue: Can the government force you to carry insurance?

Monday, March 26, 2012  Supreme Court begins review of far-reaching Obama health law amid political campaigns

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Mo attorney general Chris Koster's office filed a written argument in support of a lawsuit filed by Florida and other states. It challenges parts of the federal health care law

Monday, January 09, 2012  The Missouri State Senate currently has two measures that would target the federal health care law and the leader of the senate hopes those will be among the first debated this year.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Facing likely election-year ruling, Obama appeals health overhaul setback to Supreme Court

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Officials from 21 states have filed a court document supporting a lawsuit by Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder challenging the new federal health care law.

Monday, June 06, 2011  Despite suspicion, no evidence of favoritism in Obama administration's health care waivers

Monday, April 11, 2011  Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed paperwork on Monday in support of a federal healthcare lawsuit.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster warns republicans that the state could face penalties for not enforcing the law.