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Summary: Included in this SpokenEdition: 1) 5 takeaways from Alabama's startling special election 2) GOP tax plan could bring big New Year's surprises 3) Trump suffers 'big black eye' in Alabama 4) Dems back away from brink on Dreamers Please share your feedback by emailing feedback@spokenedition.com.