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Congress Full of New Blood Sees Wave of Retirements
The Associated Press reports a major turnover in Congress with 129 members retiring to private life after a Republican landslide gave the party control of government. The House saw 118 quits. the new Senate opens with 59 Republicans and 37 Democrats. Notables include Champ Clark passing away before the session end and Alice Robertson becoming the second woman member in the House.
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