Results of the U.S. midterm elections are being tabulated and are likely to affect Americans' investments and household finances. According to the headline, Democrats have won the Senate, while control of the House remains undecided.
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Original headline: Democrats win the Senate but control of the House is still up in the air. Here’s what it means for your finances.
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