Each state of the United States selects two senators to represent their states in the United States Senate. In 1913, the 17th Amendment[?] to the United States Constitution provided for the direct popular election of senators; prior to this, senators were selected by state legislatures.
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BBC News 24 is the BBC's 24-hour news television channel.
It first broadcast in November 1997 and at first only cable television subscribers could view it. In ...