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politico.com - 11/20/2008

Waxman dethrones Dingell as chairman - Patrick O'Connor

— politico.com — California Rep. Henry A. Waxman on Thursday officially dethroned longtime Energy and Commerce Chairman John Dingell, upending a seniority system that has governed Democratic politics in the House for decades. In a secret ballot vote in the Cannon ... (more) Waxman dethrones Dingell as chairman - Patrick O'Connor

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prospect.org - 11/18/2008

EzraKlein Archive | The American Prospect

— prospect.org — WAXMAN VERSUS DINGELL. I haven't given this the attention it deserves, but Henry Waxman's decision to challenge John Dingell for chairman of the Energy and Commerce committee is a HUGE deal. Energy and Commerce is, along with Ways and Means, the key ... (more) EzraKlein Archive | The American Prospect

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thehill.com - 11/20/2008

Waxman wrestles gavel from Dingell

— thehill.com — Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) will become the next chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee after House Democrats voted to replace current Chairman John Dingell (D-Mich.). Waxman won 137-122 in the secret ballot vote. The dramatic ... (more) Waxman wrestles gavel from Dingell

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