2008 general election state results

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Nelson’s support seals health breakthrough
Dec. 19: Despite heavy snowfall, Senate Democrats clinched the backing of Nebraska’s Ben Nelson, handing the caucus the decisive vote for health care legislation. NBC’s Mike Viquiera reports.

Obama: Climate deal 'breakthrough' for action

Obama: 'Today is a major step forward'

Obama: Insurance lobby battling to halt reform

McConnell: 'This bill is a legislative train wreck'

The CBO score is in...

Senate passes Defense bill

Nelson to vote for Senate health bill

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