Health care bill reaches 60 votes
With Sen. Blanche Lincoln's support, Democratic leaders have reached the 60 votes needed to begin debate on the health care bill.
03:36 pm November 21, 2009
Breaking news: Health care bill reaches 60 votes
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The Senate's version of the bill would allow abortion coverage, but only if it was paid for through premiums.
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Senate bill excludes illegal immigrants
The Senate health care bill would go further than the House in barring illegal immigrants from buying insurance.
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Senate bill would tax plastic surgery
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Congress tackles new media
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CBO: Senate bill will cost $849b
An official estimate finds the Senate bill would cost $42 billion less than its House counterpart.
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orbama ---- The Never Ending Horror Story Continues
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DEMOCRATS WE the People DO NOT WANT YOUR HealthCARE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE NEED JOBS~NOT TAXES !!!!!!!
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