http://worldmartialartsunion.us/News/obamas-healthcare-bill-clears-first-hurdle/ Motion passed to allow debate to start as two wavering Democrats vote in favour. Barack Obama's healthcare reform bill cleared a crucial hurdle last night when the Democrats secured the 60 votes needed in the US Senate allowing debate to begin on 30 November. Two Democratic senators whose support had been in doubt said they would back the move, which was one of President Obama's key election pledg... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:04:35 CST en