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Dems Take NY-23

Democrat Owens wins seat, beats Conservative Party's Hoffman. Permalink

Mike Still Mayor

Race closer than expected as Bloomberg wins third term in NYC. Plus: Bing wins a full term in Detroit, Menino gets record fifth term in Boston. Permalink

See You Again

First Family spotted at Tuesday night's Miley Cyrus concert. Permalink

Exit Polls: Economy a Concern, Obama Not So Much

CNN finds voters in New Jersey and Virginia top concern was the economy, majorities in both states say Obama didn't affect their vote. Permalink

GOP Back on Top in Virginia

McDonnell defeats Democrat Deeds 59% to 41% in the commonwealth's gubernatorial race. GOPers Bolling, Cuccinelli win lieutenant governor, attorney general making Republican sweep. Permalink

Opel Deal in Reserve

GM pulls out of a deal to sell the company's European operations to car-parts supplier Magna. Permalink

Talking to Burma

Assistant SecState Kurt Campbell and his deputy meet Aung San Suu Kyi, senior junta officials Wednesday. Permalink

42 vs. 43

Former presidents to go head-to-head in February debate at Radio City Music Hall. Permalink

On the Trigger, Part VIII

Nelson, Landrieu whisper of its return. Meanwhile: Blanche Lincoln heads to the Oval Tuesday afternoon. Permalink

Red Ink Nation

OMB's Orszag talks deficit reduction Tuesday at NYU. REMARKS: Here. Permalink

Merkel Outlines "Common Quest" for U.S., Germany

Urges cooperation on terrorism, economy and climate change in address Tuesday before joint session of Congress. Earlier: Obama says he's "honored" by her visit in Oval Office sit-down. POOL REPORT: Here. REMARKS: Here. Permalink

House GOP Health Bill Leaks

AP gets hold of Boehner proposal Tuesday. Draft legislation takes on tort reform, expands markets, doesn't include major Dem items. Permalink

Lieberman Shoots Down Hill Story

Spokesman Wittmann invokes A-Rod in correcting the record on health care cloture posture. Read his statement here. Original Hill story here. Permalink

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