Democrats seek durable House and Senate majorities by 2008
Democrats, riding a postwar anti GOP wave, face the challenge of turning voter anger into lasting support. With 21 Republican Senate seats up in 2008 and all 435 House members up, leaders stress credibility on national security, Iraq strategy, and a broader policy agenda to sustain a Democratic majority beyond 2008.
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Charles Schumer
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Pelosi poised to become first Californian House speaker
Pelosi, from San Francisco, is set to ascend to House speaker in January, potentially boosting California pork spending. Observers note the speaker’s clout could channel federal dollars to the bay area, aiding projects from Bay Bridge access to transit and housing. Pelosi supporters cite her track record of securing funds for San Francisco programs and the stem cell initiative.
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Citizens Against Government
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House
California Institute For Regenerative Medicine
Robert Klein
Stem Cell Agency
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McCain to take first step toward White House run
Republican Sen. John McCain plans to form an exploratory committee next week as he weighs a 2008 presidential bid. He has opened a bank account for the committee and will discuss the decision with his family after Christmas. McCain would be 72 at the start of the campaign and has health questions from prior skin cancer removals.
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Washington
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