Caucus Approves Louise Slaughter as Ranking Member of Rules Committee and Steve Israel as DCCC Chairman

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced this evening that the House Democratic Caucus has approved Congresswoman Louise Slaughter of New York to serve as Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Congressman Steve Israel of New York to serve as Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) in the 112th Congress.

"America's middle-class families will continue to benefit from Congresswoman Slaughter's experience and expertise as Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee," Pelosi said. "As the Chair of the Rules Committee this Congress, her leadership was instrumental in passing legislation to boost the economy and to provide comprehensive health insurance reform for all Americans."

"Congressman Israel has demonstrated extraordinary capabilities in recruiting candidates, in attracting resources, and in communicating core Democratic values for middle class and working families," Pelosi said.  "In his new role as DCCC Chairman, his practical experience in running and winning in difficult districts will provide critical leadership for Democrats to regain the majority in 2012."

SOURCE Office of the Speaker of the House

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