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Democrats to push for U.S. military
pullout from Iraq
BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- Democrats, who took
control of the U.S. Congress in last week's midterm elections, said Sunday they
will push for a phased withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq to begin in the next
few months.
Three American soldiers were killed in Iraq's
volatile al-Anbar province, pushing the U.S. death toll in Iraq to 30 this
month, the military said in a statement on Sunday. Full story>>
Bush, Democrats pledge bipartisanship
after elections
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) --
U.S. President George W. Bush met with Senate Democratic leaders at the White
House on Friday and pledged cooperation with Democrats to solve "common
problems."
"The elections are over, the
problems haven't gone away," Bush said after his meeting with Senator Harry
Reid, the Senate minority leader, and Richard Durbin, the Senate minority
whip.
Bush meets Democratic leaders after Republican
defeat in elections
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) --
U.S. President George W. Bush had lunch with House Democratic leaders Nancy
Pelosi and Steny Hoyer at the White House on Thursday, after Republicans lost
its control of Congress in Tuesday's elections.
At an appearance at the Oval
Office, Bush said he congratulated Pelosi for becoming the first woman House
speaker. Full story>>
Democrats secure control of both
chambers of Congress
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Democrat Jim Webb holds an election
victory rally in Arlington, Virginia Nov. 9, 2006, moments after his
opponent, incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. George Allen, concedes defeat in
his bid for re-election to the U.S. Senate. Webb's victory ensures the
Democrats will control the U.S. Senate.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Republican
Senator George Allen conceded defeat Thursday in his reelection effort, and the
victory of Jim Webb, the Democratic candidate, making Democrats' control of
Congress complete.
This would be the first time in 12 years for the
Democratic Party to take control of both the House and Senate.
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