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Shopping for Obamacare

Will the health insurance marketplace become a defining moment of President Obama'slegacy?

Aired 10/04/2013 | Rating NR

Basic Black

Shopping for Obamacare

Special | 26m 46s

Will the health insurance marketplace become a defining moment of President Obama'slegacy?

Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, began on October 1st. The signature legislation of President Obama's administration went live online, with millions attempting to access the applications. Although its launch was marked by a government shutdown and systems crashing under the weight of consumers eager to learn more, will this health insurance marketplace become a defining moment of his legacy?

Aired 10/04/2013 | Rating NR

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Basic Black is a local public television program presented by GBH

Basic Black

Shopping for Obamacare

Special | 26m 46s

Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, began on October 1st. The signature legislation of President Obama's administration went live online, with millions attempting to access the applications. Although its launch was marked by a government shutdown and systems crashing under the weight of consumers eager to learn more, will this health insurance marketplace become a defining moment of his legacy?

Aired 10/04/2013 | Rating NR

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