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7 hours ago ago from A Blue View
NY Times : The vote on Monday, in the dead of night, was 60 to 40. The vote onTuesday, just after daybreak, was 60 to 39. And the vote on Wednesdayafternoon, at a civil hour but after less-than-civil debate, was 60 to39 again — an immutable tally that showed Democrats unwavering in themarch to adopt a far-reaching overhaul of the health care system overunited Republican opposition. The votes also markedsomething else: the ...
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15 hours ago ago from The New York Times
WASHINGTON The vote on Monday, in the dead of night, was 60 to 40. The vote on Tuesday, just after daybreak, was 60 to 39. And the vote on Wednesday afternoon, at a civil hour but after less-than-civil debate, was 60 to 39 again an immutable tally that showed Democrats unwavering in the march to adopt a far-reaching overhaul of the health care system over united Republican opposition. Health Care Conversations Share your ...
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