Empowered Republicans set for clash with Obama
The Republican party is poised for head-to-head clashes with President Barack Obama as it takes charge of the US House of Representatives today, promising an era of smaller government and less spending.
Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi turns over her speaker’s gavel to Rep John Boehner, who plans to quickly stage a vote to repeal Mr Obama’s health care overhaul, fulfilling promises the party made in the November election that put it back in control of the US Congress’ lower house.
