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November 19, 2008

Democrats Let Lieberman Keep Senate Chairmanship
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Senate Democrats sought to bolster their majority on Tuesday by voting
to allow independent Joe Lieberman to stay in the Democratic caucus and
remain chair of the Homeland Security Committee, despite his decision to
campaign for John Mc Cain and other Republicans, including Norm Coleman
in Minnesota. Lieberman will also remain head of the Armed Services
subcommittee but he will surrender his position on the Environment and
Public Works Committee.



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