Brown’s Senate victory reshapes Obama agenda and GOP leverage
Brown’s swearing in gives Republicans 41 votes to block legislation and topple hopes for a swift health care overhaul. Democrats face pressure to seek 51 vote deals and partial reforms while exploring bipartisan tax breaks for hiring unemployed workers. The shift follows tensions inside the Democratic caucus and GOP resistance to nominee Becker.
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Kennedy Kirkpatrick, a ninth grader, filed the required form to join high school teams, with signatures from district officials. The plan prompts mixed reactions as parents blame administrators and coaches for unclear policy while high school programs largely plan to keep ninth graders out this season.
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