Burton, Durbin Chairmanships End; DSHEA Reform May Still Garner Interest
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.) will step down as chairman of the House Government Reform Committee after his six-year term expires in December
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