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November 20, 2008 - 11:39
News: California
Waxman wins gavel fight with Dingell for control of House Energy Committee
By Jeff Mitchell, PolitickerCA.com EditorWASHINGTON – Handing California and western environmental policy advocates a big win, U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman wrested control of the House Energy and Commerce Committee from Michigan Congressman John Dingell Thursday morning.Waxman won the gavel fight for control of the committee over the more senior Dingell by a vote of 137 to 122. Return to PolitickerCA.com shortly for more details and perspective on this unusual intra-Democratic battle.
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