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Senate edges closer to health care debate
In bid for 60 votes, Democrats pick up one wavering senator and need two more to secure a procedural vote to open debate.
Senate bill halves contested tax on medical devices
A controversial tax on medical devices, proposed as part of the Senate's landmark health-care legislation, has been cut in half by Senate negotiators, drawing cautious praise from Medtronic Inc. and other industry leaders.
Health care reform
Health care bill clears Senate hurdle, 60-39
A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the historic legislation has cleared a key hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama.
Sizing up the Kennedy dynasty's next generation
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be a tough act to follow, even for the Kennedys. His death, coupled with the decision by family members not to seek the seat he held for nearly five decades, has prompted predictions that the family's long-running political dynasty is over.
Senate Roll Call: Health Care
The 60-39 roll call Saturday by which the Senate voted to advance a measure overhauling health care to a full debate.
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Franken restates support for HC bill, acknowledges it will change
As the Senate prepares to take its first key vote on health care reform this evening, Sen. Al Franken emphasized his support for the bill although amendments may make it "less to my liking."
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