FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Slaughter To Serve as Rules Committee Chairwoman in 111^th Congress

Chairwoman Made History as First Woman to Chair Powerful Committee

Washington, DC - Last night House Democrats overwhelmingly re-nominated Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY-28) by acclamation to a second term as Chairwoman of the powerful House Rules Committee.   

"I'm honored to have the opportunity to serve a second term as the Chair of the Rules Committee," Chairwoman Louise M. Slaughter said.  "Our nation faces grave challenges and Democrats are committed to strengthening our economy, fixing our broken health care system and investing in a clean energy future.  I look forward to working with Congress and President-elect Obama to get America back on track."

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi re-nominated Chairwoman Slaughter to serve as Rules Committee Chair and she was immediately confirmed by her colleagues by acclamation.  Her position will be formalized when the 111^th Congress convenes on January 3^rd. Slaughter became Chair of the Rules Committee in 2006 and is the first woman to serve in this role. 

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