BBC News with Nick Kelly.
President Obama has said his proposed health care legislation won't be debated in the Senate until the newly elected Republican senator from Massachusetts has taken his seat. In an interview with the American television channel ABC, Mr. Obama said the people of Massachusetts had spoken and the Republican candidate Scott Brown had to be part of any discussion on health care. He gave this reaction to the result.
"Here's my assessment of not just the vote in Massachusetts but the mood around the country. The same thing that swept Scott Brown into office swept me into office. People are angry and they're frustrated not just because of what's happened over the last year or two years but what's happened over the last eight years."
The Republican victory means that Democrats have lost their super majority in the Senate. The 60 votes to ensure legislation is passed.
The United States is sending 4,000 more military personnel to Haiti to try to reach those survivors from last week's earthquake who've yet to receive aid. US marines have been landing heavy equipment and other supplies near the epicenter of the earthquake to the west of the capital Port-au-Prince. The Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said essentials were reaching Haiti despite difficulties.
"Food, water, medical supplies and other essential aid continue to flow into the country, and relief workers are operating around-the-clock to deliver more aid more quickly to more people. There are significant challenges - devastated infrastructure, limited transportation options, security concerns, but we are making real progress every day."