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tion, have no representation in the Senate and only limited representation in the House of Representatives.
• It's a situation that frustrates many, as does the long-simmering political uncertainty. Independence was once the dominant political movement on the island but no longer: Only 6 percent of voters opted to sever ties from the U.S., a prospect that scared voters like 31-year-old Jose Ramos.
• "I prefer that the United States helps us, because to stand on our own two feet, no," said the father of three. "I don't want this to become a republic. That scares me."
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10 Things to Know for Today
The Associated Press
• Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today:
• 1. AFTER ELECTION, OBAMA AND GOP LAY DOWN MARKERS FOR DEFICIT DEAL
• The White House says voters want both sides to set aside partisan interests as Boehner hints at accepting some form of higher tax revenue.
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• 2. HOW OBAMA'S FOREIGN POLICY COULD CHANGE IN HIS SECOND TERM
• The president has a freer hand to deal with Syria, Iran and China but first he has to pick the team to implement his agenda.
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• 3. NEW STORM BRINGS SNOW TO NORTHEAST
• Tens of thousands lose power as Sandy-ravaged areas reel from nor'easter.
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• 4. WHAT THE CHINESE PRESIDENT TOLD HIS COUNTRY'S COMMUNIST CONGRESS
• Hu Jintao urged party members to curb graft but keep firm political control as he prepares to hand off power to successor.
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• 5. GIFFORDS SHOOTER TO BE SENTENCED
• Plea-bargain will ensure that the man who shot the Arizona congresswoman and 17 others will spend the rest of his life in prison.
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