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California Rep. Henry Waxman won the chairmanship of the Energy and Commerce Committee in a key vote among House Democrats on Thursday morning.

He replaces longtime Chairman John Dingell of Michigan. The move could have a major impact on issues from energy to health care.

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Electoral College: Obama 382, McCain 156

Popular Vote: Obama 53, McCain 46
Time the election will be called: 9:01 EST

Biggest surprise of the night: Obama wins Georgia

Senate: Democrats pick up 9 seats
House: Democrats pick up 28 seats.

AP - The United States remains "dangerously vulnerable" to chemical, biological and nuclear attacks seven years after 9/11, a forthcoming independent study concludes.

And a House Democrats' report says the Bush administration has missed one opportunity after another to improve the nation's security.