McMorris Rodgers Gets GOP Nod for Top Energy and Commerce Spot

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers is the House GOP Steering Committee’s choice to lead Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Cmte, according to a House Republican aide.

• McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., would be the first woman of either party to occupy a full leadership role on the powerful committee
• Reps. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, and Bob Latta, R-Ohio, also competed for the job
• The full conference will vote on the steering committee recommendation Thursday
• McMorris Rodgers would replace outgoing ranking member Greg Walden, R-Ore., who is retiring from Congress

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