Congress ends turbulent session with partisan stalemate
The 113th Congress closed amid gridlock and clashes over immigration, gun laws, and budget fights. Obama signed 296 laws, many minor, as Republicans build a record of investigations and party brinkmanship while key reforms stalled in the Senate.
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GOP fights to hold Senate as 2016 map looms
Republicans enter 2016 with a 54 seat Senate majority but face a difficult map in 2016 with 24 GOP seats up versus 10 for Democrats. The contest centers on states Obama won in 2012 and potential pickup opportunities in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Hampshire, Ohio, North Carolina and Florida. Democrats seek to defend Colorado Nevada while hoping for presidential turnout to boost candidates.
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Fiorina Eyes 2024 Bid While Weighing Barriers and Backers
Fiorina 60 eyes a national run, appealing in Iowa and New Hampshire while courting donors and staff. Her 2010 Senate loss and lack of a current base are hurdles, but a White House bid or vice president role remains possible as California GOP officials push local wins to build a bench.
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