US healthcare bill passes key Senate test

Landmark US health care legislation backed by President Barack Obama passed its sternest Senate test in the pre-dawn hours early today, overcoming Republican delaying tactics on a 60-40 vote that all but assures its passage this week.

US healthcare bill passes key Senate test

Landmark US health care legislation backed by President Barack Obama passed its sternest Senate test in the pre-dawn hours early today, overcoming Republican delaying tactics on a 60-40 vote that all but assures its passage this week.

“Let’s make history,” said Democratic Senator Tom Harkin shortly before the bill’s supporters demonstrated their command of the Senate floor in an extraordinary holiday season showdown.

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