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Democrats gain seats while Senate showdown continues
Democrats broaden control of Congress but fail to reach a 60 vote Senate majority. They pick up four seats and hold a fragile 51 49 edge with races in Georgia Minnesota North Carolina and New Hampshire still unsettled. Minnesota requires a recount and Georgia faces a December runoff. Speaker Pelosi and Senate Leader Reid spoke of a lame duck session to push another stimulus while Democrats weigh healthcare and energy reforms. Republicans vow party reform and accountability.
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