Australia's Conservative Government Wins Control of Both Houses of Parliament(1st time in 24 yrs)
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Prime Minister John Howard has won control of both the upper and lower houses of parliament, clearing the way for the conservative leader to push through reforms including relaxing media ownership laws.

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Howard will be the first prime minister in 24 years to control the Senate as well as the lower chamber, the House of Representatives.