House Speaker John Boehner selected Dallas Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R) to co-chair of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction – the bipartisan, bicameral panel tasked with finding at least $1.2 trillion in cuts by late November. This is a large step for Hensarling, who has made a concerted effort in recent years to advance his standing in the House. Read more>>>
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