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Stevens Loses Senate Election, Boosting Democratic Majority (Bloomberg)

 
Bloomberg - Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Alaska Senator Ted Stevens lost his bid to stay in office after being convicted on felony charges as ballot counts two weeks after Election Day gave Democrat Mark Begich an insurmountable lead. (link)

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