WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Renee Ellmers released the following statement from her office in Washington this afternoon:

"I'm proud to congratulate Congressman Steve Scalise on his election to Chairman of the Republican Study Committee this afternoon. Steve has built a solid reputation in our conference as a man who stands for conservative principles while working with his colleagues to bring about effective solutions. This election marks a new era for this committee, and I look forward to working with Chairman Scalise and promoting conservative values in the 113th Congress."

This afternoon, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives elected Congressman Steve Scalise as Chairman of the Republican Study Committee. Congresswoman Ellmers was a proud supporter of Scalise's candidacy for this position, acting on his whip team for gathering support.

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