The Republican Party built on its majority in the House of Representatives, marking only the second time since 1934 that a sitting president's party didn't lose House seats in a midterm ballot -- the first time for a Republican president since 1902.

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Making sure we weight trained and didn't over do the alcohol when it came time to party.

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And if you're a contractor or part-time employee, don't show up to the party unless you are specifically invited by your immediate supervisor.

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