Senate Begins New Chapter

By John Stanton and Emily Pierce
Roll Call Staff

April 30, 2009, 12 a.m.

Sen. Arlen Specter (Pa.) should not expect dinner invitations from his GOP colleagues anytime soon, but Republicans said it is unlikely his decision to bolt from their party will have long-lasting effects on their relationships with the Pennsylvanian.

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