Democrats to control House

Democrats pick up Senate seats in 4 states
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Democrats defeated Republican senators in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Missouri
and
Rhode Island on Tuesday, four of the six seats they needed to wrest
control of the chamber from Republicans. They were leading early today
against incumbents in Montana and Virginia.

Democrats make gains in governor mansions
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Democrats reclaimed governorships from the
Northeast to the Rockies, putting them on track to take a majority of
the governorships for the first time in 12 years.

Democrat-led House will try to help with college costs
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With college costs surging, Democratic leaders in the House have made
reducing those costs one of their top priorities.

New House Finance chair has equality, fairness on agenda
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Expect sharp wit, tough oversight and a sharply different emphasis when
Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Barney Frank, 66, becomes chairman of the
House Financial Services Committee, overseeing banking, housing and
corporate governance.

Dem win means changes in tax agenda
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The Democrats have won control of the House. What will it mean for your
tax returns?