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democrats plan to use house majority to prep for major climate change

Cap-and-trade legislation, setting a ceiling on greenhouse emissions while allowing companies to trade pollution permits, passed the House in 2009, but died in the Democrat-controlled Senate. ... He said Democrats should vote on a bills like one introduced by Senate..

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get ready for one-party rule if gop wins the senate

The in Senate is 53 Democrats, 45 Republicans and two independents who caucus with Democrats.. With at least Democratic Senate seats at risk Alaska, Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Dakota and West Virginia, Obama is wasting little time tailoring his..

freedberg tapped for superior court

Ed Rendell nominated Forks Township Democrat to Friday, and Senate confirmation is needed. In all, Democratic governor made four nominations -- two Democrats, two Republicans -- after the Republican-controlled Senate rejected his earlier slate. ..

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