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Post by bot on Nov 19, 2014 22:10:29 GMT -5
Hoyer Congratulates Leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus for 114th Congress WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today congratulating the leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus for the 114th Congress, including Rep. Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Keith Ellison, Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, Rep. Mike Honda, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Rep. David Cicilline, Rep. Mark Pocan, Rep. Mark Takano, Rep. Matt Cartwright, and Rep.-Elect Ruben Gallego: “I join in congratulating Co-Chairs Raúl Grijalva and Keith Ellison on being chosen to continue leading the Congressional Progressive Caucus, along with Whip Barbara Lee and Vice Chairs Sheila Jackson-Lee, Mike Honda, Jan Schakowsky, and David Cicilline. “For the 114th Congress, they will be joined by a new 1st Vice Chair, Mark Pocan, who has been an outstanding member this Congress and is an effective voice for our Democratic values. I also want to congratulate new Vice Chairs Mark Takano, Matt Cartwright, and Ruben Gallego, all of whom are committed to advancing a progressive agenda that helps all Americans. “Each of the new members of the CPC leadership team will bring new energy and ideas that will help advance the CPC’s goals of promoting economic opportunity, expanding the middle class, and safeguarding civil rights. I look forward to working with them, with Co-Chairs Grijalva and Ellison, and the entire CPC to bring progressive legislation to the Floor that will help more of our people achieve the American Dream.” Visit www.democraticwhip.gov/ for more press, floor and member resources.
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