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Jeffrey ErnstFriedman
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January 14, 2011
Republican members of the House of Representatives designated to lead committees in the 112th Congress have begun to select which of their fellow lawmakers will serve as subcommittee chairmen. Below is a list of committees that have announced appointments. Due to the shooting in Tucson on Jan. 8, 2011, Congress has postponed official business to honor the victims, and therefore not all committees have had the opportunity to hold organizational meetings to determine subcommittee jurisdiction and seat assignments.
Chad Outler
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January 11, 2011
President Barack Obama has named William Daley as his new chief of staff. Daley was appointed secretary of Commerce by President Bill Clinton, serving from 1997 to 2000 and since his career has spanned industries including aerospace, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and finance.
Chad Outler
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December 21, 2010
Peter Schroeder, writing for the Hill, reports that on January 15 of next year John Engler, CEO of influential lobbying group the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), will become the new president of the Business Roundtable, an even more influential lobbying group.
Chad Outler
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December 17, 2010
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) will replace Howard Berman (D-Calif.) as chairman of the House Foreign Affiars Committee in the 112th Congress.
Chad Outler
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Rep. David Camp will replace Michigan Democrat Sander Levin as chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Chad Outler
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Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) will replace Melvin L. Watt (D-N.C.) as chairman of the House Financial Services Domestic Monetary Policy & Technology Subcommittee.
Chad Outler
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Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) will replace California Democrat Henry Waxman as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the 112th Congress