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Jun 28, 2012

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, June 28, 2012

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court rules on health care. We speak to former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle on how the decision will change the course of the country — one way or another. Thirty million uninsured Americans have a stake in the ruling, and so do all 50 states. And in tonight’s NBA draft, potential draftees have been learning how to present themselves in the business world to help their chances.

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PODCAST: SCOTUS makes a decision
by Mary Dooe
Mark Wilson/Getty Images
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on health care. We speak to former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle on how the decision will change the course of the country — one way or another. Thirty million uninsured Americans have a stake in the ruling, and so do all 50 states. And in tonight's NBA draft, potential draftees have been learning how to present themselves in the business world to help their chances.
Daschle: Supreme Court will ‘make history’ with health care ruling
by Jeremy Hobson
The former Senate majority leader says the Affordable Care Act is not the first federally mandated program, but got a bad wrap after getting tied up in politics.
The future of robotics
by Jeremy Hobson
Researchers in Japan have developed a robot that's function is to beat humans at "Rock, Paper, Scissors." It does so every single time.
How Europeans view the U.S. health care debate
by Jeff Horwich
The problems that got us today's health care Supreme Court decision — rising health care costs, the pull between personal liberty and the social safety net — are familiar around the world, even if the solutions have been very different.
Looking deeper at SCOTUS health care decision
by David Gura
In a 5-4 decision — the way the U.S. Supreme Court likes to roll out all big-time decisions lately — the Court has upheld president Obama's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The key vote in favor came from Chief Justice John Roberts. The U.S. economy that's been preparing to implement this huge law can carry on — basically.
Dry weather in U.S. causing fires, hurting farms
by John Dimsdale
Tens of thousands of people have evacuated from the Colorado Springs area because of a raging wildfire that's threatening homes. Those fires make for some dramatic images, but the real drama for many of us will come from the effect dry weather is having on farms.
States await health care decision
by Dan Gorenstein
As the Supreme Court prepares to decide the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, states are waiting to see if their gambles about whether the law would be overturned will pay off.
American people like some parts of the health care law
by Marketplace Contributor
The healthcare law itself may be unpopular but parts of it are quite attractive to the American people, according to Gallup research.
Supreme Court upholds core of Obama health care law
by John Dimsdale
After much deliberation and anticipation, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on the Affordable Care Act and the universal mandate, and has determined it is constitutional under Congress' authority to tax.
European crisis like a ‘trainwreck in slow motion’
by Marketplace Contributor
European leaders are gathering today for yet another summit to save the euro. Economist Diane Swonk says everyone is hoping Europe doesn't derail from the track onto recovery.
Health economist: Health law still a work in progress
by Jeff Horwich
Professor Uwe Reinhardt on what needs to happen next and how the health insurance mandate is working out in the state of Massachusetts.
NBA prospects hone business skills alongside jumpshots
by Marketplace Contributor
The NBA draft is tonight. For team managers, choosing a player isn't just about the stats — interview skills and personality count. So potential draftees have been learning how to present themselves in the business world to help their chances.
Life after bankruptcy for Vallejo, Calif.
by Marketplace Contributor
As the city of Stockton, Calif., considers declaring bankruptcy, a nearby town proves that there is life after going bankrupt.
How Americans feel about their health care
by Marketplace Contributor
Ahead of today's health care ruling, we check in with Gallup editor-in-chief Frank Newport about how Americans feel about their health care, especially compared to the rest of the world.