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Update: Senate Panel Passes Health Care Legislation
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Tue, 10/13/2009 - 12:59
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The Senate Finance Committee passed the $829 billion health care bill Tuesday by a 14-9 vote. The plan is projected to extend coverage to an additional 29 million Americans.(CNN)
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