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Waxman Unseats Dingell to Chair Key House Committee

Energy and Commerce Committee will see much legislation from Obama

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(Newser) – House Democrats elected Californian Henry Waxman to chair the House Energy and Commerce Committee today, the Hill reports. Waxman’s new post will hold considerable influence over how the next administration will effect its legislative agenda; his selection over Michigan’s John Dingell, who has served on the committee for 28 years, is seen as a victory for the further-left elements of the party.

Rep. Henry Waxman talks to reporters on Capitol Hill today after House Democrats elected him chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Rep. Henry Waxman talks to reporters on Capitol Hill today after House Democrats elected him chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.   (AP Photo)
Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif. walks away after talking to reporters on Capitol Hill today.
Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif. walks away after talking to reporters on Capitol Hill today.   (AP Photo)
In this April 22, 2008, file photo, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., presides over a hearing on Capitol Hill.
In this April 22, 2008, file photo, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., presides over a hearing on Capitol Hill.   (AP Photo)
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