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Virginia State Rep. To Replace Davis In Congress; Race For Saxton’s Seat Taking Shape

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Thursday, December 13th, 2007

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By Jen DiMascio Rob Whittman, a Virginia state representative and field director for the state health department, this week won a special election to replace Rep. Jo Ann Davis (R-Va.). Davis, the ranking member of the House Armed Services readiness subcommittee, and longtime supporter of the shipbuilding industry, died Oct. 6 from breast cancer. The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) has already appointed Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) to replace her on the committee; Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) has been named…

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