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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.