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Moderate Sen. Nelson will vote to let health bill proceed
By David Lightman | McClatchy Newspapers
Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska, one of three moderate Democrats wavering on whether to allow debate on health care legislation to proceed, said Friday that he would vote to move the bill forward. » read more
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America's once clear dominance in space is eroding as other nations, including China, Iran and North Korea, step up their activities, a panel of experts told the House subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Thursday. » read more
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