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Will Republicans regain control of the Senate in 2012? - Wall Street Journal
263 days ago
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
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US Debt Deal Passed: Will the Democrats or Republicans Come Out Stronger? - International Business Times
295 days ago
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
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Boehner, other GOP leaders ramp up pressure on Republicans to pass debt plan - Washington Post
300 days ago
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
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Republicans withdraw from talks on debt ceiling - San Jose Mercury News
335 days ago
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,
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Republicans stage new showdown on debt ceiling - San Jose Mercury News
358 days ago
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
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Obama urges Republicans help him revive economy - Reuters
505 days ago
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
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Why House Republicans might vote against Obama tax deal - Christian Science Monitor
525 days ago
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
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Senate Republicans hold firm against Democrats' tax cut plan in vote - Los Angeles Times
536 days ago
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
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Republicans to attack healthcare law funding - Reuters
565 days ago
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
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Republicans Win a Big Redistricting Edge - BusinessWeek
567 days ago
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
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Emotional or Cerebral: Republicans Face a Choice in How to Oppose - New York Times
567 days ago
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
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Business Looks to Republicans to Block Rules, Taxes - BusinessWeek
568 days ago
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
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