Democrats secure 60th vote for health care

Sunday, December 20, 2009

WASHINGTON -- Democrats locked in Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson as the 60th and decisive vote for health care legislation Saturday, putting President Barack Obama's signature issue on a path for Christmas Eve passage.

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