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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TUESDAY 11.30.10

Clay Elected House Democratic Deputy Whip for Midwest Region IV
Leadership Post Will Cover Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, Kansas

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D) Missouri has been elected to serve as one of twelve House Democratic Deputy Whips.  Mr. Clay’s elevation to the House Democratic Leadership team comes as he completes a four-year stint as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census and National Archives. 

“I am so honored that the House Democratic Caucus has entrusted me with this great responsibility,” said the Congressman.  “I want to thank my Region IV colleagues for choosing me to represent them on the House Democratic Leadership Team.  I look forward to making sure that the voices of our Midwest members are heard loud and clear in our policy discussions and on the steering committee.  I am absolutely committed to advancing our Democratic agenda to put America back to work, reduce the budget deficit, ensure the stability of Social Security & Medicare, and safeguard our hard-fought victories on healthcare reform, Wall Street reform and consumer protection.”

Mr. Clay will serve as one of twelve regional House Democratic Whips who have responsibility to coordinate votes among delegations in their assigned states.  The Congressman will be responsible for leading Region IV, which includes Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma and Kansas.

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