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Health Bill Still Faces Hurdles in Senate

Even though the Senate passed a measure allowing debate on health care legislation, many questions remain, like whether or not Democrats will be able to have some version of a public option -- something Republicans flatly oppose.
Politics Daily: Senators Clear Way for Health Care Debate
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Senate Votes to Start Health Care Debate

In a 60-39 vote during a rare Saturday session, the Senate passes a measure that allows the legislative body to begin debating sweeping changes to health care. The vote clears the way for the Senate to start debate after Thanksgiving.
Politics Daily: Health Care Poised to Clear First Senate Hurdle
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'Pray for Obama' Not What It Seems

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President Barack Obama
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President Barack Obama's critics are going biblical. "Pray for Obama Psalm 109:8" has suddenly appeared on bumper stickers, T-shirts and online message boards. It's a hot Web search term. And what appears to be a statement of support turns out to be just the opposite.
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Primary Sources: Maj. Nidal Hasan

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Fort Hood shooting suspect Maj. Nidal Hasan
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As investigators dig for clues about what led to the Fort Hood massacre, bits and pieces of the suspect's life are available online for all to see. Taken together, they present a strange and chilling portrait of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan. See the documents, photos and videos for yourself.
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Bishops, White House Clash on Abortion

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Disagreement between Catholic bishops and the White House over abortion coverage threatens to derail the Senate health care bill. A top administration official praises lawmakers' attempts at compromise while a Catholic official calls the bill the worst he's seen on the issue.
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Belgian Premier Named EU President

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Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy and Catherine Ashton
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The European Union names Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy as its first full-time president. Catherine Ashton of Britain is chosen as the bloc's powerful foreign policy chief. The two little-known figures beat out global heavy hitters such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
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