U.S. President Obama departs for travel to New York City from the White House in Washington

Two million fewer U.S. uninsured to gain health coverage: Congressional researchers

By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare reform law will extend coverage to 2 million fewer uninsured Americans than expected only a few months ago, congressional researchers said on Tuesday. A new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said 25 million people who currently lack insurance will obtain coverage through subsidized marketplace…

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