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Crucial Hearing Today in Minnesota Recount

 
The recount in Minnesota could stretch into December. (CNN) – A crucial hearing today in Minnesota could have a major impact on that state's recount of its Senate race between Republican incumbent Norm Coleman and Democratic challenger Al Franken. The state's five member Canvassing Board, which oversees the recount, is meeting to decide [...] (link)

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