"Restive Voters Divide Power in Congress as G.O.P. Surges to Control of House"

Republicans made the largest sweep of House races since 1948, securing the majority in picking up at least 60 seats. A sign of voter discontent, the parties have both agreed to endeavor to work together. However, a major point of contention is Obama’s health care law. Representative Boehner, likely to replace Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House, has vowed dismantling the health care reform to be his top priority, while Democrats are sure to protect it. Also up for contentious debate is the Bush-era tax cuts, which are about to expire.
Ms. Pelosi has credited the Democrats with taking action on behalf of the middle class to create jobs and save the country from economic catastrophe. However, Republicans point to the election result as evidence that Americans do not approve of that actions that have been taken.
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