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GOP regains majority in Nassau Legislature

In an unexpected turn, Republicans picked up a majority in the Nassau County Legislature for the first time in 10 years Tuesday. Republicans gained control after Republican Howard Kopel beat Democrat

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Nov 4, 2009, 3:05 PM

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