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In reply to the discussion: Tom Suozzi wins seat on House Ways and Means Committee [View all]Cha
(297,180 posts)30. But Suozzi prevailed with the backing of the New York Democratic delegation to Congress, including
But Suozzi prevailed with the backing of the New York Democratic delegation to Congress, including Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-Brooklyn), who took Crowleys place as House Democratic caucus leader, and the custom of rare first-term appointments to the panel.
Ive worked very hard for 25 years, Suozzi added, noting he has been a CPA, a lawyer, Glen Cove mayor and Nassau County executive, giving him a broad background for the panel
On Ways and Means, Democratic leaders added longtime Rep. Gwen Moore, Wisconsins first black representative, and centrist second-term Rep. Stephanie Murphy of Florida, the first Vietnamese-American woman in Congress.
Ocasio-Cortez could not be reached for comment.
Ive worked very hard for 25 years, Suozzi added, noting he has been a CPA, a lawyer, Glen Cove mayor and Nassau County executive, giving him a broad background for the panel
On Ways and Means, Democratic leaders added longtime Rep. Gwen Moore, Wisconsins first black representative, and centrist second-term Rep. Stephanie Murphy of Florida, the first Vietnamese-American woman in Congress.
Ocasio-Cortez could not be reached for comment.
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You'd think some would advocate the Med Student do their brain surgery over the neurosurgeon,
hlthe2b
Jan 2019
#13
Why do you say that? Are you saying that Pelosi refuses to select the best person for the job?
ehrnst
Jan 2019
#11
So experience is not worth much. Jared and Ivanka in the WH are your ideal then....
ehrnst
Jan 2019
#26
Long time Rep. Gwen Moore, Wisconsin's first black representative, also got on.
SunSeeker
Jan 2019
#5
All freshman need the opportunity to learn how to do their new jobs. There's a big difference
lapucelle
Jan 2019
#7