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US Republicans Secure Senate Control
Republicans roared back in the midterm elections on Tuesday, capturing control of the Senate from Democrats, holding on in crucial governor races and keeping their majority in the U.S. House. In the biggest prize of the night—control of the Senate—Republicans were pushed over the edge with Joni Ernst's victory in Iowa, giving her party their first majority in nearly a decade after picking up seven seats Tuesday night. More Republican victories were possible in North Carolina, Virginia and Alaska. At parties around the country, Republicans were already celebrating. Senator Jerry Moran hugged lobbyists and donors ... (full story)
