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Senate rejects tougher abortion measures
The Senate has rejected an effort to stiffen abortion restrictions in the health care bill. The vote was 54 to 45. Full story
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Medicare cuts stay in Senate's health care bill
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Dec. 8: Republican Party, lead by Chairman Michael Steele, is calling for Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid to apologize for likening health care overhaul opponents to those who resisted putting an end to slavery. Political pundits debate.
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