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Healthcare Reform: Will a Milestone Turn Into a Millstone?
Healthcare reform was an uphill battle for the President and Democrats in the Congress. Will the Senate go along? Will Republicans be the real winners, or will the bill turn out to be a lot more popular than expected? Also, Secretary of State Clinton reassures Israel, but stands firm on objections to new settlements. On Reporter's Notebook, will disputed election results mean a return to sectarian violence in Iraq?
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenHealthcare reform was an uphill battle for the President and Democrats in the Congress. Will the Senate go along? Will Republicans be the real winners, or will the bill turn out to be a lot more popular than expected? Also, Secretary of State Clinton reassures Israel, but stands firm on objections to new settlements. On Reporter's Notebook, even before all the votes are counted, Iraq's Prime Minister has called for a recount, predicting possible violence. What are the prospects for a peaceful transfer of power?
Banner image: President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and senior staff react in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, as the House passes the healthcare reform bill,, March 21, 2010. Official White House photo: Pete Souza
