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Published 3/6/2009 at Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats who control the U.S. Senate were unable on Thursday to round up the necessary votes to end debate and pass a $410 billion bill to fund many government operations, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said.
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Reuters - Democrats who control the U.S. Senate were unable on Thursday to round up the votes to end debate and pass a $410 billion bill to fund many government operations through September 30, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said.
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