Democrats warned not to block Bush's judicial nominees
Senate Republicans threaten to curb Democratic filibusters to pressure votes on President Bush's controversial federal judges. Mitch McConnell urged an up or down vote for nominees while Vice President Cheney pledged persistence in appointing conservative judges despite losses. The Gang of 14 narrowly averted a shutdown over Supreme Court picks Roberts and Alito.
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Boehner Chosen to Lead House GOP Minority
John Boehner of Ohio is named House Republican minority leader after the November losses. Roy Blunt of Missouri wins the whip post as Pence and Shadegg lose in party leadership ballots.
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