Midday Politics: Tuesday July 17, 12-1 p.m.

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In our continuing series “Obamacare Demystified,” the short and long term political implications of states opting out of Medicaid expansion, an aspect of President Obama’s heath reform rejected by the Supreme Court. Eight governors have vowed to opt out. What will that mean for their constituents, their budgets and ultimately, if more states join the ranks, to Obamacare? With Sarah Kliff, who covers health policy for the Washington Post, and Michael Reisch, professor of social justice, University of Maryland School of Social Work.