House Republican Leader John Boehner embraces his wife Debbie after he delivered an emotional victory speech following major Republican gains in Congressional Elections. Boehner is expected to become the new Speaker of the House replacing Democrat Nancy Pelosi.  The Ohio Republican declared that the American people sent a message to President Obama at the ballot box. Boehner made his speech shortly before midnight at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington DC on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Donohue. In a rare joint appearance on Capitol Hill, Donohue and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka stood united to promote jobs legislation and transportation infrastructure. Both testified at the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing titled "National Leaders' Call to Action on Transportation."  Following President Obama’s State of the Union address, Trumka and Donohue had issued a joint statement endorsing Obama’s call "to create jobs and grow our economy through investment in our nation’s infrastructure." In Washington DC on Wednesday, February 16, 2011.(Photo by Jeff Malet)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Donohue. In a rare joint appearance on Capitol Hill, Donohue and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka stood united to promote jobs legislation and transportation infrastructure. Both testified at the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing titled "National Leaders' Call to Action on Transportation."  Following President Obama’s State of the Union address, Trumka and Donohue had issued a joint statement endorsing Obama’s call "to create jobs and grow our economy through investment in our nation’s infrastructure." In Washington DC on Wednesday, February 16, 2011.(Photo by Jeff Malet)
House Republican Leader John Boehner broke into tears as he delivered his victory speech following major Republican gains in Congressional Elections. The Ohio Republican is expected to become the new Speaker of the House replacing Democrat Nancy Pelosi. Boehner declared that the American people sent a message to President Obama at the ballot box. He made his speech shortly before midnight at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington DC on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.  (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Republican Governors Association Chairman Haley Barbour (R-Miss) speaks during RNC Election Night Results Watch event in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2010. Republicans made major gains in state races. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX) speaks during RNC Election Night Results Watch event in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2010. Republicans made major gains in state races.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), House Republican Chief Deputy Whip holding the GOP "Pledge to America" during RNC Election Night Results Watch event in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2010. Republicans made major gains in state races.
Republican Governors Association Chairman Haley Barbour (R-Miss) speaks during RNC Election Night Results Watch event in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2010.
House Republican Leader John Boehner broke into tears as he delivered his victory speech following major Republican gains in Congressional Elections. The Ohio Republican is expected to become the new Speaker of the House replacing Democrat Nancy Pelosi.  Boehner declared that the American people sent a message to President Obama at the ballot box. He made his speech shortly before midnight at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington DC on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Picture shows him leaving the hall after his speech.  (Photo by Jeff Malet)
National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX) speaks during RNC Election Night Results Watch event in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2010. Republicans made major gains in state races.
National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX) speaks during RNC Election Night Results Watch event in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2010. Republicans made major gains in state races.
National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX) speaks during RNC Election Night Results Watch event in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2010. Republicans made major gains in state races.
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