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President Obama signs the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which signifies the biggest reform of the healthcare system in over 50 years.

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President Obama signs the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a historic piece of legislation designed to expand health insurance coverage and regulate insurance industry practices.

President Obama signs the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a historic piece of legislation designed to expand health insurance coverage and regulate insurance industry practices.

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President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and senior staff, react in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, as the House passes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, March 21, 2010. (P032110PS-0787)

President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and senior staff, react in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, as the House passes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, March 21, 2010. (P032110PS-0787)

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President Barack Obama embraces Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius (left) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, in the East Room of the White House, March 23, 2010. (P032310PS-0488)

President Barack Obama embraces Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius (left) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, in the East Room of the White House, March 23, 2010. (P032310PS-0488)

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President Barack Obama's signature on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at the White House, March 23, 2010. The President signed the bill with 22 different pens. (P032310CK-0627)

President Barack Obama's signature on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at the White House, March 23, 2010. The President signed the bill with 22 different pens. (P032310CK-0627)