Guardian Unlimited logo Guardian Unlimited 2 weeks ago

Obama's health insurance reforms clear first hurdle on way to becoming law

Nancy Pelosi embraces Patrick Kennedy's hand after a vote on healthcare, Washington, DC. Nov 7, 2009

The euphoria of Saturday's health reform victory for the Democrats will not last long. A long, hard battle now looms in the Senate. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

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