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Sen. Franken to vote for health bill despite compromises

December 23, 2009

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On the day before Christmas, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote and pass an historic health care reform bill. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Democratic U.S. Senator Al Franken who says he'll vote for the bill.

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