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Senate panel backs sweeping healthcare overhaul
1 of 3. A protester holds a sign outside a building where a dialogue on the proposed healthcare reform for ticketed guests is being held in Dallas, Texas August 17, 2009.
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WASHINGTON |
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A key U.S. Senate committee endorsed a broad healthcare overhaul Tuesday, gaining the support of an influential Republican and delivering President Barack Obama a major victory on his top domestic priority.
The Democratic-controlled Senate Finance Committee approved the measure on a 14-9 vote, with Senator Olympia Snowe becoming the first Republican in Congress to back a healthcare bill.
(Editing by Sandra Maler)
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