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(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after the House Republican Steering Committee selected Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) as the next Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee:

“I want to congratulate Cathy McMorris Rodgers on her selection to be the next Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.  I have had the honor of serving under Rep. McMorris Rodgers’ leadership on the Consumer Protection and Commerce subcommittee, where she was effective and collaborative in her tenure as the Subcommittee’s Ranking Member. As the full committee’s Ranking Member, she will be a strong, conservative voice, pushing our Republican agenda. Cathy McMorris Rodgers will also be the first woman of either party to lead the House Energy and Commerce Committee. I look forward to continuing to work with her to advance commonsense, conservative policies that will help all Americans.”