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crooksandliars.com - 11/20/2008
Waxman edges Dingell on committee vote to be Oversight and Government Reform Chairman
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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 ...

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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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The Sideshow — ... what swept Obama and his party to power. The self-made crisis of the US auto industry is the perfect opportunity to make good on two of those promises. It's not just the first test of whether an Obama administration intends to serve its voters or its wealthy corporate campaign contributors. It's the first test of whether Obama's popular base can or will hold the new president and his party accountable for producing the 'change' they promised." McCain wins Missouri. Waxman to head Oversight and Government Reform committee. Can't recall if I knew this before ...

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dailykos.com 11/20/2008 — Roll Call (subscription) reports that Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) will be taking over the gavel of the House Energy & Commerce Committee from longtime Chairman John Dingell (D-MI), after a vote of 137-122 in the full House Democratic Caucus.  ...
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google.com 11/19/2008 — 15 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) Rep. Henry Waxman of California won backing from a House Democratic leadership panel Wednesday to replace veteran Rep. John Dingell as chairman of the committee with oversight of energy and global warming. Waxman won a ...
House panel backs Waxman as energy chairman — Reuters: Politics 11/19/2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rep. Henry Waxman of California narrowly won a preliminary contest on Wednesday to replace Rep. John Dingell of Michigan as chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee.
Dems: Waxman wins leadership backing over Dingell (AP) — Yahoo! News: Politics News 11/19/2008
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.
Waxman beats Dingell on steering vote — POLITICO.com: Congress 11/19/2008
Rep Henry Waxman has won crucial round one in the bid for chairman of the commerce committee.
Waxman Wins Leadership Backing Over Dingell, Spokeswoman Says — FOXNews.com 11/19/2008
Representatives Henry Waxman and John Dingell aren't set to square off in a vote for a crucial House leadership position until Thursday, but a spokeswoman for Waxman says he's already secured the votes to topple the veteran chairman.
House Dems left with tough decision — POLITICO.com: Congress 11/20/2008
Dems must choose between Dingell or Waxman for chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.