Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-North Dakota) is the new vice-chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. Dorgan has served 12 years on the panel. He replaces Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) as the top Democrat. North Dakota tribal leaders welcomed the selection. Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) is the new chairman. He plans to continue the investigation into two Washington insiders accused of bilking six tribes out of more than $66 million. Get the Story:
Dorgan to become vice chairman of Senate's Indian Affairs committee (AP 1/13) Related Stories:
Congress sees more changes under Republican control (12/14)