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Boehner Backs Flake For Approps Committee

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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

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By Emelie Rutherford House Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-Ohio) said yesterday he wants Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), an outspoken crusader against earmarks, to sit on the House Appropriations Committee (HAC) after Republicans take control of the chamber in January. Boehner's announcement came before the House Republican Steering Committee is due to meet today to decide the makeup of committees. "I support Congressman Jeff Flake [R-AZ] in his effort to be appointed to serve on the Appropriations Committee, and I join with…

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