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From: The Washington Times | December 21, 2009
President Obama on Monday called the Senate vote on health-care reform that passed overnight a "historic" moment that shows Capitol Hill lawmakers are "standing up to special interests." The 60-40 vote, with all 58 Democrats and two independents voting in favor, came at about 1 a.m. and blocked a potential filibuster by Republican lawmakers. Mr. Obama spoke in the White House's Diplomatic Reception Room before announcing a government cost-saving plan. He repeated his message that the reform plan will save the government money and make insurance available and more affordable for millions more Americans -- including small-business employees, seniors and ...
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