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Democrats To Bring Health Care Bill To Senate Floor

Nov. 18, 2009
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is briefing critical moderate Democrats before unveiling legislation later Wednesday to remake the nation's health care system.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa