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  • 800px-uscapitolindaylight_1_2 A New Year in Congress

    over 1 year ago

    Robert de Neufville in Politeia

    It’s a new year in Congress. With the start of the 112th Congress the Republicans have assumed control of the House. Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) became the new Speaker of the House today, taking over the job from Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) who will stay on as Minority Leader. The Democrats retain ... Read More

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