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Waxman to Take On Dingell
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.
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 ...
Waxman to Challenge Dingell for Energy Panel Chair
bloomberg.com — 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 ... (more) Waxman to Challenge Dingell for Energy Panel Chair
Waxman plans to wrest control of Energy and Commerce Committee from Dingell.
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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Bombshell: Waxman to take On Dingell
Climate ProgressRoll Call just reported: 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. The move marks a major showdown between two Democratic powerhouses, with implications for a host of major legislation next year from health care to global warming to renewable energy. Waxman currently chairs the Oversight and Government Reform panel. I don’t think the fox will give up his position guarding ...

Waxman plans to wrest control of Energy and Commerce Committee from Dingell.
Think Progress — ... ” on the influential Energy and Commerce Committee, which currently belongs to Rep. John Dingell (D-MI). Roll Call reports, “The move marks a major showdown between two Democratic powerhouses, with implications for a host of major legislation next year from health care to global warming to renewable energy.” Brad Johnson ...

Waxman Challenges Dingell for Leadership of Influental House Committee
WattHead - Energy News and Commentary — ... Representative Henry Waxman (D-CA) plans to challenge venerable Representative John Dingell (D-MI) for chairmanship of the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee, according to a report from Roll Call. ...

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