Ways and Means Committee Appointment
House Democratic leaders talked to reporters about Medicare and the addition of a Republican seat on the House Ways and Means Committee. Re… read more
House Democratic leaders talked to reporters about Medicare and the addition of a Republican seat on the House Ways and Means Committee. Representative Greg Laughlin of Texas has switched parties earlier that month from Democrat to Republican and the House of Representatives debated whether the Republican Leadership could add Rep. Laughlin to the Ways and Means Committee. House Democratic Leader Representative Richard Gephardt (D-MO) led this press conference and answered questions from the press. close
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