It’s been almost two years since President Obama signed into  law sweeping health care reform called The Affordable Care Act".  Since its passing, its set off legal challenges but also set in motion changes that have taken hold, including requiring coverage for young adults.  We’ll take a look at this law, its progress, its problems, and its prospects, as well as how the political climate affects the debate, especially as President Obama prepares for his State of the Union address Tuesday evening.

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Today we continue our Issue Tuesdays series by looking at the Republican Presidential candidates and where they stand on the topic of health care

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A new mental health program in the Concord area is getting promising results by taking clients to a typical New England farm.