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nytimes.com - 11/20/2008

Longtime Head of House Energy Panel Is Ousted

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Rep. Henry Waxman spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill on Thursday after the House Democratic Caucus elected him as Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

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nytimes.com - 11/20/2008

Democrats Oust Longtime Leader of House Panel

— nytimes.com — Henry A. Waxman’s victory over John D. Dingell is expected to accelerate passage of energy, climate and... health legislation backed by Barack Obama. > (more) Democrats Oust Longtime Leader of House Panel

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