Today, the Senate will vote on an insidious resolution offered by the minority leader, Sen.

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The farm of former white minority leader Ian Smith has been seized by Zimbabwe's government.

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Senate Minority Leader Dennis Algiere, R-Westerly, said the decision came down to core Republican principles.

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State Senator MALCOLM SMITH (Democrat, New York State Senate Minority Leader): Thank you for having me.

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House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt rushed out a statement Monday applauding Bush's consideration of amnesty.

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Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) says he's simply told his fellow Republicans to vote their conscience.

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House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Illinois, and Senate Minority Leader Trent Lott, R-Mississippi, support the president's view.

CNN: Bush, Congress face off over emergency funds

Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) used the Republican divisions over taxes for some political prodding.

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the president requested the meeting through his chief of staff.

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"I don't believe the world will end, " Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday.

BBC: Q&A: What are the 'sequester' budget cuts

" Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ken. said: "This has been the Senate at its finest.

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Daschle replaces longtime Majority Leader Trent Lott, R-Mississippi, who now becomes Senate minority leader.

CNN: Democrats settle into power in the Senate

But Minority Leader John Boehner said the bill would be to blame for no progress.

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Current Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid is next in line to lead the Senate.

NPR: Reid Prepares for Role as Majority Leader

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid said the case should not be handled by the Republican-led Congress.

CNN: House speaker asks Gonzales to probe lurid Foley case

Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-South Dakota, has said the country can't afford the tax package.

CNN: Democrat Zell Miller to co-sponsor Bush tax cut

"That would lift a great burden from the Senate, " said Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.).

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Biden had been in negotiations with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, since Sunday afternoon.

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House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, said he believes some members enjoyed the conversation.

CNN: Obama tells GOP no compromise on tax rebates

Senate Minority Leader Trent Lott says he hopes Congress will pass the legislation by the end of the year.

CNN: Fixing a 'confusing patchwork'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he has been on the phone with Craig about his situation.

NPR: Craig Fights to Clear His Name, Keep Senate Seat

Trent Lott, U.S. Senate minority leader: So many of us here have had to deal with disasters.

CNN: The world comes to ground zero

"Any amount of savings is obviously welcome, " Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, said at the time.

CNN: Budget resolution 'a major accomplishment,' negotiators say

For more now we're going to turn now to New York State senate minority leader Malcolm Smith.

NPR: Spitzer's Fall Helps Write New Chapter in History

"Newt Gingrich understands theatrics and showmanship, " the Senate's top Democrat minority leader Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota) lamented.

CNN: From Charles Bierbauer

Reid and Minority Leader McConnell took to the Senate floor to applaud Paul's conviction (and bladder control).

CNN: New leader of the GOP: Rand Paul

But House Minority Leader John Boehner, a Republican from Ohio, saw the report in a different light.

CNN: NIE: Intelligence community has tepid faith in Iraqi leaders

Tom Daschle, now the minority leader, to be majority leader, shifting control of the Senate to the Democrats.

CNN: Jeffords leaves GOP, throwing Senate control to Democrats

Minority Leader Trent Lott, R-Mississippi, said he wants the Senate to vote on a resolution of force soon.

CNN: Senate Democrats wrestle with Iraq

An aide to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says the trio could win easy Senate confirmation.

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