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Majority Savors a Historic Vote

Health Bill Still Faces Hurdles

By Steven T. Dennis and Tory Newmyer
Roll Call Staff
Nov. 9, 2009, Midnight

House Democrats sensed the call of history late Saturday as they voted to provide health insurance to nearly every American in a milestone moment for their Caucus and President Barack Obama.

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