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What To Expect From The New, Divided Congress

5:12pm November 07, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi outlined Democrats' priorities for when they take control in January. With Republicans keeping their Senate majority, the divided Congress will pursue different agendas.

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Rep. Jeff Fortenberry Outlines What He Sees As Bipartisan Opportunities For Congress

5:12pm November 07, 2018

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with moderate Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska about areas where Republicans and Democrats might work together in the next Congress.

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Following House Win, Democrats Vow To Clean Up Capitol Hill And Trump Administration

5:12pm November 07, 2018

by Peter Overby

With control of the House, Democrats now can fulfill promises to investigate wrongdoing in the Trump administration, and overhaul political money and ethics laws.

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Midterm Elections Exposed Deep Divides In American Society

5:12pm November 07, 2018

by Ron Elving

Tuesday's midterm elections exposed deep divides in American society along racial, gender and geographic lines.

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Georgia's Governor's Race Isn't Settled Yet

5:12pm November 07, 2018

by Johnny Kauffman

In Georgia, the Republican candidate for governor, Brian Kemp, is leading. Democrat Stacey Abrams says she will not concede until every vote is counted in one of the most contentious races in the U.S.

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Many Of The Women Who Ran As Democrats This Election Flipped Republican Seats

5:12pm November 07, 2018

Iowa elected women to Congress for the first time on Tuesday. Cindy Axne will represent the 3rd district and talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about flipping a Republican seat and how she plans to run it.

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Republican Senate candidate Rick Scott has declared victory in Florida, but the Democrat incumbent, Bill Nelson, is calling for a recount.

In Florida Senate Race, Razor Thin Margin May Lead To Recount

4:37pm November 07, 2018

by Debbie Elliott

The much-watched Florida Senate race may be headed for a recount as Republican Rick Scott's lead over Democrat incumbent Bill Nelson narrows.

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An Analysis Of Cruz's Senate Win In Texas

4:33pm November 07, 2018

by Noel King

Morning Edition's Noel King and Ashley Lopez, reporter for member station KUT, discuss the midterm results in Texas, where incumbent GOP Sen. Ted Cruz defeated Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.

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House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi celebrates at a midterm election night party hosted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Tuesday.

Pelosi: Democrats 'Have A Responsibility To Seek Common Ground'

3:32pm November 07, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

The speaker of the House from 2007 to 2011 is eyeing a return to that post despite calls from many in her party for fresh leadership. Wednesday, both she and the president spoke of working together.

Article II, Section 26 of Colorado's Constitution has closely mirrored the U.S. Constitution's 13th Amendment, which states in part: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime ... shall exist in the United States ..."

Colorado Votes To Abolish Slavery, 2 Years After Similar Amendment Failed

3:12pm November 07, 2018

by Bill Chappell

Colorado voters have approved an amendment to their state's constitution that completely abolishes slavery — by stripping away language that still exists in the U.S. Constitution's 13th Amendment.