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Win Would Give Stevens A Dubious Distinction

 
A little more than a week after being found guilty on seven federal felony charges, Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) was clinging to a slim lead yesterday over Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich (D) with thousands of votes yet to be counted from Tuesday's election. (link)

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