Saturday, November 21, 2009

Senate Vote Clears Way for Health Care Debate

The Senate voted on Saturday to begin full debate of major
health care legislation, propelling President Obama's top
domestic initiative over a crucial, preliminary hurdle -- and
past the angry opposition of Republicans -- in a formidable
display of muscle-flexing by the Democratic majority. The 60
to 40 vote, along party lines, clears the way for weeks of
rowdy floor proceedings that will begin after Thanksgiving
and last through much of December.

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http://www.nytimes.com?emc=na

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