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Published June 29, 2012, 05:56 AM

Tribal group lauds health care ruling

A national tribal advocacy group is praising the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that essentially upholds President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A national tribal advocacy group is praising the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that essentially upholds President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.

The National Congress of American Indians said Thursday’s ruling affirms the permanent reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act that passed with Obama’s Affordable Care Act.

NCAI President Jefferson Keel said the decision is an important step for Indian Country. According to the organization, American Indians and Alaska Natives have disproportionately high rates of health problems.

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