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Sen. Nickles Urges New Election for Majority Leader

The Senate's No. 2 Republican leader calls for a new election for majority leader. Oklahoma Sen. Don Nickles' recommendation comes just two days after Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) publicly apologizes for comments he made on segregation at a birthday party for Sen. Strom Thurmond (R-SC). Hear NPR's David Welna.

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David Welna is NPR's national security correspondent.