Spats within the opposition stem largely from ideological differences among the three opposition parties which consist of a conservative Islamic group that caters to the Malay Muslim majority;

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WASHINGTON A man was in custody here Wednesday after allegedly shooting a security guard at the Family Research Council, a conservative group known for its opposition to gay marriage and abortion.

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Leader of the opposition Conservative group Mike Snelling said housing was a massive and growing problem in the borough.

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The top two contenders are expected to be the LDP (206 seats before dissolution) and the opposition New Frontier Party (163 seats), a conservative group headed by LDP renegade Ozawa Ichiro.

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