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Bill clears Sen. hurdle; Next up a full debate

AP - 8 minutes ago

Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Obama. The 60-39 vote clears the way for a full-scale debate. (Nov. 22)

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Senate health bill passes key test Reuters - 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
A sweeping healthcarereform bill passes its first U.S. Senate test, with a procedural vote to begin debate on the bill on November 30.
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McConnell: It's a 'monstrosity of a bill' AP - Sat Nov 21, 11:01 AM ET
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the proposed health care legislation would raise taxes, increase health care costs and damage medicare. He says senators should have a hard time supporting it. (Nov. 21)
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Republicans are using their weekly radio and Internet address to criticize health care legislation coming up for a test vote in the Senate. (Nov. 21)
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Obama talks up his trip to Asia AP - Sat Nov 21, 9:35 AM ET
President Barack Obama is talking up his eight-day trip to Asia, saying his discussions with leaders could help create thousands of jobs in the future. (Nov. 21)
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