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Stevens Loss Adds to Democrat's Senatorial Clout (Bloomberg)

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

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