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World Leaders Send Obama Congratulations, Challenges

Posted November 7th, 2012 at 6:30 am (UTC-5)
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World leaders are sending in their congratulations to U.S. President Barack Obama, who won a second term Tuesday in a tightly contested race with Republican challenger Mitt Romney. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he “warmly congratulates” Mr. Obama and looks forward to continuing to work together “in the spirit of the enduring partnership between the […]

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Balance of Power in Congress Shows Little Change

Posted November 7th, 2012 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
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While a few Congressional seats changed hands in U.S. elections Tuesday, the power balance between the Senate and the House of Representatives remains largely the same. In the Senate, Democrats picked up at least one seat, and Republicans lost one — meaning the 2013 Senate will have at least 51 Democrats, at least 44 Republicans, […]

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