However, a public perception that Republicans blocked popular proposals such as expanding background checks of gun buyers could harm GOP prospects in 2014 and 2016 among moderates they need to have any chance of countering strong support for Democrats by minority demographics such as Hispanic Americans, African Americans and the gay-lesbian vote.

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However, a public perception that Republicans blocked popular proposals, such as expanding background checks, could harm GOP prospects in 2014 and 2016 among moderates they need in their corner to have any chance of countering strong support for Democrats by minority demographics such as Hispanic Americans, African Americans and the gay-lesbian vote.

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George Hill answered by making free throws and Hibbert followed that with a layup, ending any chance of Miami making a late comeback.

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Netanyahu sounded themes popular with his conservative followers, repeatedly referring to Israel as the Jewish national homeland and demanding recognition of that by all Arab foes, including the Palestinians, for any chance at a peace agreement.

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That was the news of the day, McClellan said, and reporters would not be given a chance to create a competing story by asking Bush any questions.

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Given the antipathy expressed by Conservative politicians and military chiefs to any equivalence between the army and paramilitaries, the chance of any fresh legislation introducing a troubles amnesty seems negligible.

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Democrats, who trail in the race for the open Democratic seat in Nevada, need to hold the open Democratic seats in New Jersey, New York and Nebraska, and hope for a come-from-behind victory by Virginia Democrat Charles Robb, to have any chance of recapturing the Senate.

CNN: Final day of tight race for power in U.S. Congress

On Wednesday evening parents were invited to the school, which is attended by about 90 children aged from five to nine, to give them a chance to speak to staff and ask any questions.

BBC: Sytchampton school reopens after head Helen Mann death

And I dare say many of us, when faced with a school system that will put our children further and further behind the learning curve, would have a "by any means necessary" focus to ensure they had the best chance to succeed.

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