Senate Passes Health Care Reform

—By Clara Jeffery

| Thu Dec. 24, 2009 8:49 AM PST

So, after much scare mongering, hand wringing, and deal making, and pork slinging, the Senate has just finally passed its version of health care reform. Now the battle to reconcile the House and Senate bills starts, and that's where the real fun lies. Meanwhile the circular firing squad has begun. Kevin fills you in on what you need to know.

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