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Dems: Waxman wins leadership backing over Dingell (AP)

 
AP - A spokeswoman for Rep. Henry Waxman says he's been selected by a key leadership panel to replace veteran Chairman John Dingell as head of a crucial House committee with jurisdiction over energy and global warming. (link)

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