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Alaska Republican Sen. Stevens concedes defeat

 
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Alaska Republican Sen. Ted Stevens, convicted last month of corruption charges, conceded defeat on Wednesday in his bid for an eighth term, a day after his Democratic opponent claimed victory. (link)

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