Merkley to seek chairmanship of Environment and Public Works Committee

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Merkley to seek chairmanship of Environment and Public Works Committee

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Sen. Jeff Merkley says he will seek the chairmanship of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. The Oregon Democrat currently serves as ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee and could also be positioned to lead that panel in the next Congress.

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), a leading Senate progressive and strong advocate for the environment, says he will seek the chairmanship of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Merkley, is the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee and would be in line to chair that committee in the next Congress, when Democrats will control…

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