Monday, December 21, 2009

After criticism, Reid vindicated by early morning healthcare vote - TheHill.com

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By Alexander Bolton

Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) scored the biggest victory of his tenure as Senate Democratic leader early Monday when every member of his caucus voted to advance the Senate healthcare bill.

Had the bill derailed, it would have proved a major embarrassment for the leader, a setback drawing intense media scrutiny over the holiday.

Instead, legislation over which Reid at times seemed to wield single-handed control is one step closer toward Senate-House negotiations and will likely have a broad impact on the American healthcare system for decades to come.
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