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House passes Obama's health care bill

The Democratic-controlled House passed historic health care legislation to provide medical coverage to millions more Americans late Saturday night, spurred by a summons from President Barack Obama to “answer the call of history” and expand coverage to millions who lack it.

After months of struggle, capped by a final clash over abortion, the final vote was 220 to 215, with one Republican --...

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