Indian Affairs Committee set for 111th Congress
Monday, February 9, 2009
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Politics
The
Senate Indian Affairs
Committee is getting down to business with a new vice chairman and some new members for the 111th Congress.
Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-North Dakota) remains chairman, a role he assumed in the 110th Congress.
Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) was formally elected as vice chairman at a business meeting last Thursday.
New members of the committee are
Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico) and
Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Nebraska), who are also new to the Senate.
Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) rejoins after a brief hiatus, while
Sen. Richard Burr (R-North Carolina) has departed.
The changes give the Democrats a total of eight seats, compared to six for Republicans The committee may gain another member if Democrat
Al Franken secures the U.S. Senate race for Minnesota.
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