Health Care bill clears key Senate test

By By The Associated Press

Story Created: Dec 21, 2009 at 7:48 AM EDT

Story Updated: Dec 21, 2009 at 7:48 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) - Landmark health care legislation backed by President Barack Obama has passed its sternest Senate test, overcoming Republican delaying tactics on a 60-40 vote that all but assures its passage by Christmas.

The bill would extend coverage to more than 30 million Americans who now lack it, while banning insurance company practices such as denial of benefits on the basis of pre-existing medical conditions.


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