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Landmark health bill passes House on close vote

Speaker Nancy Pelosi smiles during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 in Washington after the passage in the house of health care reform. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

WASHINGTON - The Democratic-controlled House has narrowly passed landmark health care reform legislation, handing President Barack Obama a hard won victory on his signature domestic priority. Full Article at Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor

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