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the House of Commons.: OTTAWA - For a few minutes last week, all the hope, conflict and spin of this Conservative spring stood in a circle of camera lights and microphones in the foyer of the House of Commons. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. It remains to be seen whether better communications, a cabinet shuffle and a fresh policy agenda can revive the government's fortunes. But no one on the government side would argue that Tuesday night's adjournment of the Commons for the 12-week summer break came too soon. Conservative MP Chris Alexander responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick As Calgary MP Michelle Rempel gamely handled questions from reporters about allegations of unethical Conservative behaviour, she was clutching a glossy "Caucus Briefing Package" upbeat talking points designed to help Tory backbenchers put a positive spin on their disastrous spring sitting. Related Items Articles NDP celebrates victory over 'odious' bill to strip terrorists of citizenship Liberal MP, former leader Bob Rae stepping down to focus on First Nations Glover quits quarrel over election costs (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.