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Gephardt warns Democrats will fight over disputed seat.(Nation)

Larson, Ruth

Eight months into the 105th Congress, only one House race remains to be decided - California's 46th District - but it could well bring the entire House to standstill come fall. The House is investigating charges by ousted Republican Rep. Robert K. Dornan that voting by noncitizens led to his 984-vote defeat in November by Rep. Loretta Sanchez, a Democrat. But House Minority Leader Richard A. Gephardt of Missouri has given notice that when Congress resumes next month, Democrats will begin using delaying tactics to stymie legislation unless Republicans abandon their efforts ...