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All eyes on Nebraska senator as final vote.

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The Washington Times / Landov

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid still is missing one Democratic vote to secure health-care reform, and all eyes are on the final holdout, Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson. Strengthening limits on insurance coverage for abortion appears to be the main obstacle preventing Nelson's support. Making Reid's job more difficult are crucial budget bills, including one for the Pentagon, that are up for approval in the next few days.

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