Senate HELP Leaders Harkin, Alexander Start Year With Teamwork
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Sen. Lamar Alexander becomes top Republican on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, where all four new members are freshmen. HELP Chairman Tom Harkin says this is his last Senate term. The House Energy and Commerce Committee roster also is set.
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