Rand Paul plans to be top Republican on Senate health committee

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Senator Rand Paul says he is seeking the top Republican position on the Senate health committee in the next Congress. His bid could influence the committee’s priorities, with a potential shift in the Republican approach to health policy.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said Wednesday he is seeking the top GOP spot on the powerful Senate health committee next Congress, a move that would likely signal a major shift for the focus of Republicans on the panel.  Paul, an ophthalmologist, is the most senior Republican on the panel. He is currently the chair of the…