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Blunt confirms he will not keep leadership post

 
Rep Roy Blunt will not keep his leadership post. WASHINGTON (CNN) – Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri has decided not to run for another term as Republican whip in the House. His deputy, Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia, has already told his colleagues he will be a candidate for the position. Florida Rep. Adam Putnam, the [...] (link)

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