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Will Republicans regain control of the Senate in 2012? - Wall Street Journal

Los Angeles TimesWill Republicans regain control of the Senate in 2012?Wall Street JournalEven as Republicans focus on a tumultuous presidential campaign, they see their chances rising to take control of the Senate, the last bastion of Democratic power in Congress. What do you think? Will the GOP prevail? Perhaps Rick Perry isn't the ...Perry tells NH 'no' to border fenceAtlanta Journ » Read More

US Debt Deal Passed: Will the Democrats or Republicans Come Out Stronger? - International Business Times

Sydney Morning HeraldUS Debt Deal Passed: Will the Democrats or Republicans Come Out Stronger?International Business TimesAfter weeks of debate, struggles and hesitation, a divided US House of Representatives has approved a massive austerity plan to prevent the US from entering into default. With barely a day to act and ...Senate set to vote on debt limit bill on TuesdayWNCTDebt battle set to dra » Read More

Boehner, other GOP leaders ramp up pressure on Republicans to pass debt plan - Washington Post

CBC.caBoehner, other GOP leaders ramp up pressure on Republicans to pass debt planWashington PostHouse GOP leaders mounted a furious bid Wednesday to win support for legislation designed to ease the nation's debt crisis, delivering a tongue-lashing to their most conservative lawmakers and casting Thursday's roll ...Debt-Crisis Vote Goes Down to Wire in HouseWall Street JournalHouse heads » Read More

Republicans withdraw from talks on debt ceiling - San Jose Mercury News

ABC NewsRepublicans withdraw from talks on debt ceilingSan Jose Mercury NewsWASHINGTON -- Congressional Republicans on Thursday abandoned budget talks aimed at clearing the way for a federal debt limit increase, leaving the outcome in doubt as they vowed not to give in to a Democratic push for new tax revenues as ...Republicans: Walkout from Biden-led group was long plannedThe HillTalks on debt, » Read More

Republicans stage new showdown on debt ceiling - San Jose Mercury News

ReutersRepublicans stage new showdown on debt ceilingSan Jose Mercury NewsWASHINGTON -- The House on Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected a measure to increase the government's debt limit, acting on a vote staged by Republican leaders to pressure President Barack Obama to agree to deep spending cuts. ...House Rejects Clean Vote to Raise Debt CeilingABC News (blog)Debt-limit hike fails in House in » Read More

Obama urges Republicans help him revive economy - Reuters

ReutersObama urges Republicans help him revive economyReutersPresident Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama board Air Force One before departing from Honolulu January 3, 2011. ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama appealed to Republican congressional leaders on Tuesday to put politics ...Obama Says He Hopes Republicans Can Move Beyond PolitickingWall Street JournalRepeal b » Read More

Why House Republicans might vote against Obama tax deal - Christian Science Monitor

Moneycontrol.comWhy House Republicans might vote against Obama tax dealChristian Science MonitorThe Senate overwhelmingly passed the GOP-Obama tax deal Wednesday. But in the House, both parties are balking, which means conservative 'blue dog' Democrats could be crucial. Sen. John Cornyn (R) of Texas (l.) discusses the $858 billion tax-cut bill ...House passes 'don't ask, don't » Read More

Senate Republicans hold firm against Democrats' tax cut plan in vote - Los Angeles Times

The GuardianSenate Republicans hold firm against Democrats' tax cut plan in voteLos Angeles TimesIn a rare Saturday session, Democrats fall short of the support needed to extend tax cuts to all but the very rich. As pressure builds to reach an agreement, some lawmakers predict a compromise to temporarily extend all tax cuts. ...Democratic procedural votes on extending Bush tax cuts fail in Se » Read More

Republicans to attack healthcare law funding - Reuters

Globe and MailRepublicans to attack healthcare law fundingReutersSenate Minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during an interview with Reuters in Washington, August 2, 2010. By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US congressional Republicans will try to repeal President Barack Obama's healthcare law next ...After Losses, Obama Will Compromise With GOPU.S. News & World ReportRove on O » Read More

Republicans Win a Big Redistricting Edge - BusinessWeek

Washington PostRepublicans Win a Big Redistricting EdgeBusinessWeekThe fun for Republicans does not end with their Election Day blowout. Beyond impressive gains in Washington, historic victories at the state level—in legislative and governors' races—ensure that the ...Obama, Republicans reposition for shift in powerLos Angeles TimesThe only salve: Wins at bottom of GOP ticketBoston GlobeDecis » Read More

Emotional or Cerebral: Republicans Face a Choice in How to Oppose - New York Times

Fox NewsEmotional or Cerebral: Republicans Face a Choice in How to OpposeNew York TimesThe day after the election always dawns sunny and full of hope in Washington. From Representative John A. Boehner on down, Republicans talked on Wednesday about how open they were to working with the president (except, perhaps, ...Makeup of New Congress Increases Odds of GridlockWall Street JournalHow the Dems » Read More

Business Looks to Republicans to Block Rules, Taxes - BusinessWeek

The GuardianBusiness Looks to Republicans to Block Rules, TaxesBusinessWeek(Adds Donohue quote in third paragraph, Democrats retaining Senate in ninth paragraph. See ELECT for more national election news, EXT4 for state and local coverage.) Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The Republican gains in Congress mean US ...Resurgent Republicans take back control of the HouseWashington PostIn Governors Races, Repub » Read More