The new U.S. Congress convenes Tuesday with Republicans controlling both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and conservatives determined to reverse some of President Barack Obama's policies.
Republicans Officially Take Full Control of US Congress
![House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. (right) greets House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio as the House of Representatives gathered for the opening session of the 114th Congress, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 6, 2015.](https://gdb.voanews.com/C50371F7-9C5E-4CD0-ACF4-15C3E3871C09_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. (right) greets House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio as the House of Representatives gathered for the opening session of the 114th Congress, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 6, 2015.