Obama Boehner duel begins to shape post election agenda
In Washington DC Obama a Democrat and Boehner a Republican confront a shared need to work together. Each aims to leverage the other to set a course for 2012 while appealing to their bases and appeasing a dissatisfied electorate. Obama seeks reboot and common ground while Boehner demands repeal of health care reform and conditional cooperation. Senate leader Reid urges consensus and more openness to compromise while signaling tweaks to health care rather than repeal.
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Gridlock may not derail improving economy after elections
Analysts say a two year congressional standoff between Democrats and Republicans is unlikely to derail an economy showing slow but steady improvement. Growth is supported by modest consumer and business spending, with some hiring amid a broader unemployment rate near 9.6 percent.
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California Marijuana Legalization Measure Falls Short
California voters rejected Proposition 19 by nine points as precincts reported. Backers blamed older voters midterm turnout while noting young voters did not arrive in force. supporters called it a historic step toward ending marijuana prohibition and predicted more legalization efforts in 2012 with California in the mix.
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