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John Thune’s victory on a secret-ballot continued the long tradition, in both parties, of elevating small-state senators to ...

This gives the mayor discretion to extend the time period for an individual’s public comment,” Village Solicitor James ...

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Hence, Mr. Trump’s interest in bypassing them. Because the Founders had to travel to and from the national capital by horse, ...

WASHINGTON — Republicans in the Nov. 5 election took over the White House, the U.S. Senate and as of late Wednesday, the ...