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Lone Republican votes for House bill   Nov. 9: Bloomberg News’ Margaret Carlson explains why other Republicans and moderates should follow Republican Rep. Joseph Cao’s example when voting on health reform.

GOP in the minority   Abortion battle affects health reform   Health reform moves to Senate   Hurdles ahead for House health bill

CO-GOV: Penry steps aside fearing 527 Collins works on alternative; blasts D bill Pro-choice Dems fire back

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updated 7:08 p.m. ET Nov. 9, 2004

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