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Balance of power hinges as Jeffords weigh independence
Senator James Jeffords contemplates leaving the GOP to join the Democratic caucus, a move that would end five months of near parity in the Senate and shift control of committees and the legislative agenda under a Democratic majority led by Tom Daschle. The decision affects judges, health care, education, and the federal judiciary, altering governance for Republicans and Democrats alike.
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