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Senate Dems win key vote to advance health bill

A sweeping health care overhaul narrowly clears its first hurdle in the Senate, with Democrats casting 60 party-line votes to open debate. Full story

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Do health reform headlines leave you saying 'huh?' Msnbc.com separates the rhetoric from the reality.

Who's who in the health care debate

A look at the key players shaping the national debate. Full story





















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Santa's special bulletin

  The U.S. Postal Service says Santa will be able to get children's letters at his workshop at the North Pole after all.


Dear Santa: What's your address?

Postal Service instructions for sending "Dear Santa" letters.

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