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I think its going to help us. SEN. MAJORITY LEADER HARRY REID, a Nevada Democrat, on how Sen. Edward Kennedys death affects the health care debate
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009

Open quoteWe stand a few short steps from the most significant finish line we've had in Congress for many decades.Close quote

  • HARRY REID,
  • Senate Majority Leader, ahead of the Christmas Eve vote on the final Senate version of the historic health care reform bill. The Senate passed it 60-39 with 58 Democrats and two independents voting "yes." Republicans unanimously voted "no"
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