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From: The Washington Times | December 6, 2009
President Obama's speech to Democratic senators on Sunday may have unintentionally brought about what a top Democrat called the first bipartisan breakthrough in the health debate as Democrats briefly handed over power of the Senate to Republicans. It was merely a procedural agreement, but in a debate that's been fiercely partisan, even the wonky victories are noteworthy. As all Democrats met with Mr. Obama on Sunday afternoon, there was no one available to preside over the Senate. The presiding officer, always a member of the majority, allows lawmakers to speak and ensures they follow the Senate's procedural rules. Typically, when ...
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