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Stevens Verdict May Tighten Democrats' Senate Control (Bloomberg)

 
Bloomberg - Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Alaska Senator Ted Stevens's conviction on charges of failing to report more than $250,000 in gifts boosts Democrats' prospects of gaining an ironclad grip on the U.S. Senate in next week's elections. (link)

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