The New York Times
Sat, December 19, 2009 -- 9:38 AM ET
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Democrats Say They Clinch Deal on Health Care Overhaul
Senate Democrats said they had neared agreement Saturday on a
major overhaul of the nation's health care system, putting
them within reach of approving legislation by Christmas.
As the Senate convened in a driving snowstorm, Democratic
lawmakers and senior officials said a breakthrough came when
Senator Ben Nelson, Democrat of Nebraska, agreed after hours
of negotiation Friday to back the legislation, making him the
pivotal 60th vote.
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