Henry Waxman

Party tactics trumped seniority. Democrats take a bold step as Henry Waxman, who is far more in line with the president-elect’s agenda, replaces John Dingell as chairman of one of the most powerful House committees.

Congressional Democrats have ousted longtime Michigan Rep. John Dingell as chairman of the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee and replaced him with the more progressive Rep. Henry Waxman of California.

New Mexico Rep.-elect Harry Teague is taking his first stand as a Democratic member of the U.S. House — before he is even officially sworn in.
Rep. Henry Waxman of California is taking on Rep. John Dingell of Michigan in a Democratic battle for the chairmanship of the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee. And Teague has [...]