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Senate Dems win key vote to advance health bill

Nov. 21: After Sens. Mary Landrieu and Blanche Lincoln added their support, Senate Democrats overcome Republicans' opposition to advancing the overhaul. NBCs Kelly ODonnell reports.(Nightly News)A sweeping health care overhaul narrowly clears its first hurdle in the Senate, with Democrats casting 60 party-line votes to open debate.


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Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:23:30 GMT
NYT: Senator cements role at heart of debate

I'm thinking about the 450,000 Arkansans who have no health insurance, Sen. Blanche Lincoln said on Saturday. No sooner had Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln promised to deliver one crucial vote in support of a health care overhaul than she threatened to withhold the next one.


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Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:05:21 GMT
U.S., Mexico take on brutal foe

Police officers examine a patrol truck struck by bullets after a shooting between gunmen and police in Tijuana, Mexico, on Sept. 30.After decades of mistrust and sometimes betrayal, Mexican and U.S. authorities are increasingly setting aside their differences to unite against a common enemy.


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Forbes: World's most expensive homes

Built by Candy and Aaron Spelling, this 4.7-acre estate is just outside of Los Angeles. Its valued at $150 million.Prices have dipped, but some sellers are certain their nine-figure properties will attract buyers.


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Michael Jackson glove sells for $350,000

This glove worn byMichael Jackson for his 1983 performance on a MotownTV special was auctioned off Saturday.The gleaming glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 is auctioned off for $350,000.


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