Boehner, Blunt Picked To Lead GOP in House

House Republicans overwhelmingly elected Reps. John A. Boehner (Ohio) and Roy Blunt (Mo.) yesterday to lead their minority team, opting for experience over ideology as the GOP adjusts to a challenging new world on the outskirts of congressional power.
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Shailagh Murray and Jonathan Weisman

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