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Published 6/25/2009 by Domenico Montanaro at First Read

From NBC’s Doug AdamsIn the wake of the John Ensign scandal, GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell announced two leadership changes today at a press conference. The shakeup was necessitated when Ensign stepped down from his leadership position because of his admitted extramarital affair. John Thune (R-SD) was elected to take over Ensign's post as the chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. It's the No. 4 position in the leadership. He's expected to have a big say in energy issues, including...( read more ) (link)

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