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Republicans take lower house in setback for Obama

Opposition Republicans delivered a stinging blow to President Barack Obama, capturing the US House of Representatives in election results.

Wed, 03 Nov, 2010 - 07:06

Opposition Republicans delivered a stinging blow to President Barack Obama, capturing the US House of Representatives in election results.

They narrowed the Democratic majority in the Senate, but fell short of winning control.

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