December 25, 2024

Huelskamp Believes Ryan is Right Man For Speaker

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(westernkansasnews.com) The selection of Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan as House Speaker was not an easy process. Western Kansas Representative Tim Huelskamp originally backed another candidate. Here is what made him change his mind.

 

One of the changes will protect committee members from losing their assignments if they do not vote the same way as party leadership. Even with Ryan siding with Democrats and voting for the recent budget deal to increase spending, Huelskamp believes the new speaker can still do a good job.

What about the latest budget deal? We will have more on that Tuesday.

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