Minnesota Sen. Al Franken with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. Franken has said he is against the restricted abortion coverage in the House health care bill, an issue that could split Democrats in the Senate. (MPR Photo/Mark Zdechlik)
Health care debate moves to Senate
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The U.S. Senate is scheduled to begin debate on its version of the health care reform bill this week. But questions about cost, a public option, and language on abortion could derail Democratic leader Harry Reid's efforts to get the bill passed.
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Adriel Bettelheim: White House correspondent for Congressional Quarterly.
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