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Merkley to seek chairmanship of Environment and Public Works Committee

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The Hill reports that Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) says he will seek the chairmanship of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. The Hill describes Merkley as a leading Senate progressive and environmental advocate, and notes that he is currently the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee and would be in line to chair that committee in the next Congress.

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  1. The Hill FIRST 1h ago Merkley to seek chairmanship of Environment and Public Works Committee

    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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