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Obama's Democrats face test of power
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Barack Obama’s Democrats are basking in their longed-for monopoly on the US government, but now face the responsibilities and pitfalls of power as they drive a sweeping reform agenda. Obama’s emphatic win in
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Another Senate seat goes to Democrats
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Democrats on Thursday tightened their grip on the US Senate with Republican incumbent Gordon Smith, from the northwest state of Oregon, being ousted by Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley. MSNBC and Fox News called the
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Democrats look for White House, Congress clean sweep
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Democrats are hoping to take a stranglehold on political power in Washington in Tuesday’s election and are all but assured of expanding their majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives. Demoralised
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