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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) \u2014 Democrats in Pennsylvania will settle primary<\/a> fights on Tuesday to shape their congressional slate for the fall election when they hope to capture the state\u2019s four swing districts and ultimately a U.S. House majority.<\/p>\n

Gov. Josh Shapiro<\/a> and national Democrats are promoting their chosen candidates over progressive rivals, the latest example of a fissure that has divided<\/a> the party as it grasps for a path back to power in Washington.<\/p>\n

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