House Republicans Fill Their Ranks

By: Robert Bluey (Diary) | December 10th at 10:59 PM |

House Republicans elected several new committee ranking members today, but the most important move was forcing disgraced Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) to give up his spot atop the Natural Resources Committee. As RedState reported earlier today, Republican Leader John Boehner informed Young that he would not support his candidacy, sealing his fate. It’s too bad Boehner didn’t take the same tough stance against earmark-addicted Rep. | Read More »

Tags: Congress, Darrell Issa, Dave Camp, Don Young, Jeff Flake, Jerry Lewis, John McHugh, Republicans, Spencer Bachus, Wally Herger

Four Races to Watch in House GOP Ranks

By: Robert Bluey (Diary) | December 10th at 09:30 AM |

UPDATE: The results are in! The House Republican Steering Committee gathers today on Capitol Hill to interview a slate of candidates for ranking member on several important committees. These members will shape the future of the party and the direction it’s headed in the 111th Congress. Although few people outside the beltway will be watching, there are four important races to follow: 1) Scandal-plagued Rep. | Read More »

Tags: Congress, Darrell Issa, Dave Camp, Don Young, Jeff Flake, Republicans, Spencer Bachus, Wally Herger

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