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House Democratic Steering Committee approves Waxman over Dingell.
Think Progress —
... The House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee voted 25-22 earlier today to recommend House Oversight Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) to take over as chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee from Rep. John Dingell (D-MI). A final decision “will most likely be made by the full Democratic Caucus Thursday,” according to CongressDaily. As the Wonk Room’s Brad Johnson noted, Dingell was supported by the ...
Waxman edges Dingell on committee vote to be Oversight and Government Reform Chairman
Crooks and Liars —
I wrote earlier that I was supporting Waxman for the Chairmanship of the Energy and Commerce Committee. This is good news.
Congress Daily:
By a three-vote margin, the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee today recommended that Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Henry Waxman be given the chairmanship of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
UPDATE: Matt adds...
If it's true that the freshmen are breaking heavily for Waxman, and older baron committee chairs are ...
Waxman Wins Round One
Matthew Yglesias —
... Rep. Henry Waxman won a round in his quest to chair the House Energy and Commerce Committee as the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee recommended that he chair it. The issue is destined to go to the full caucus for a vote, since this is too important to be handled at this level, but for the challenger any kind of win can help build momentum. ...
Digesting The News Today
The Atlantic Politics Channel —
... ** Colleagues at CongressDaily report that members of the House Democratic steering committee voted by a slim margin to oust Rep, John Dingell from his post as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The full house will vote tomorrow. Coincidentally, the Dow closed below 8,000 on fears that Congress won't bail out the auto industry. China ...
