January 6, 2009

Ranking Member Spencer Bachus announced today that Congressman Chris Lee (R-NY) will join the Financial Services Committee for the 111th Congress.

Ranking Member Bachus said, "Chris Lee's background creating jobs in manufacturing and working in the private sector makes him the right kind of leader to have on the Financial Services Committee at this critical juncture in our nation's history. He will be a strong voice on behalf of Main Street taxpayers for much-needed reforms of the way the financial services industry operates. Chris will add valuable perspective to the committee and I certainly look forward to working with him."

Congressman Chris Lee is serving his first term in Congress. He has two decades of experience in the private sector with a strong background in economics and finance.

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