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bloomberg.com - 11/7/2008
Waxman to Challenge Dingell for Energy Panel Chair
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Bloomberg: Representative Henry Waxman will challenge Michigan Representative John Dingell for the chairmanship of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, a Democratic aide said. Waxman, 69, chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, has been making calls to Democratic House ...
rollcall.com - 11/5/2008
Waxman to Take On Dingell
— rollcall.com — Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) plans to challenge Rep John Dingell (D-Mich.) for chairmanship of the influential Energy... and Commerce Committee, senior Democratic sources confirmed Wednesday. (more) Waxman to Take On Dingell

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wonkroom.thinkprogress.org - 11/5/2008
Waxman Plans To Challenge Dingell For Control Of Energy And Commerce
— wonkroom.thinkprogress.org — John Dingell (D-MI) and Henry Waxman (D-CA) Roll Call reports that Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) plans to... challenge Rep John Dingell (D-MI) “for chairmanship of the influential Energy and Commerce Committee.” The Committee has jurisdiction over ... (more) Waxman Plans To Challenge Dingell For Control Of Energy ...

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Waxman plans to wrest control of Energy and Commerce Committee from Dingell.
thinkprogress.org - 11/6/2008
Waxman plans to wrest control of Energy and Commerce Committee from Dingell.
— thinkprogress.org — House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) “ is calling senior Democrats to seek the... top spot ” on the influential Energy and Commerce Committee, which currently belongs to Rep. John Dingell (D-MI). Roll Call reports, “The ... (more) Waxman plans to wrest control of Energy and Commerce ...

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Dems Duel for Control of Energy Committee
Maria Energia — There's a duel among Democrats for control of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee. Yesterday, California Congressman Henry Waxman indicated that he will challenge Congressman John Dingell of Michigan for the chairmanship. Typically, Democrats assign chairmanships based on seniority. The energy committee is the starting point for bills addressing energy and global warming. Rep. Waxman has generally advocated for tougher environmental laws than Dingell has, according to the Wall Street Journal. Rep. Waxman has said he wants to more aggressively pursue ...

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