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    Another Landmark for Healthcare Reform

    Healthcare reform has finally made it to the Senate floor, and there's a chance that both houses might pass their different versions by the end of this year. As Senate debate gets underway we look at what's at stake for America's families. Also, video games move out of the dorm rooms and into the classroom.

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    By Warren Olney • Nov 30, 2009 • 50m Listen

    Healthcare reform has finally made it to the Senate floor, and there's a chance that both houses might pass their different versions by the end of this year. As Senate debate gets underway we look at what's at stake for America's families. Also, the University of California has announced a new four-year course of study—in video game science.

    Banner image: US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (C) of Nevada speaks to the press with Senators Chris Dodd (R) of Connecticut and Tom Harkin of Iowa after the Senate, torn along party lines, voted to formally launch debate on healthcare reform. Photo: Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images

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