Rep. Blunt Crosses Finish Line; Majority Whip has 117(Plus) Supporters in Bid for Leader

U.S. Newswire › January 14, 2006

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.) today announced that he has the support of more than the 117 Members of the House Republican Conference required to win the post of House Majority Leader.

"I've counted a lot of votes in my seven years in the Whip's office, and this was a well-fought fight on all sides," Blunt said. "John Boehner is a great congressman and a good friend. My friend John Shadegg is bringing an important focus to the final days of this race. I look forward to working with both of them as we achieve great results for the American people."

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Rep. Blunt Crosses Finish Line; Majority Whip has 117(Plus) Supporters in Bid for Leader

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