Democrats set members of House Natural Resources Committee

Thursday, January 20, 2011  

Democrats announced their picks for the House Natural Resources Committee, which has jurisdiction over Indian issues.

Rep. Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts) is the top Democrat on the panel. He will be joined by 20 other Democrats.

“The Democrats have selected an all-star line-up to serve on the Natural Resources Committee, where job creation will be our top priority,” Markey said in a press release. "Our members hail from diverse regions of our great nation, and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will benefit consumers as we fight against rising gas prices and defend America’s pristine lands and waterways from polluters.”

The committee is chaired by of Rep. Doc Hastings (R-Washington). Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) is serving as chair of the newly-created Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.

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