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snappykappy -> Boehner names his 'super committee' trio (8/10/2011 1:59:22 PM)
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44088093/ns/politics-capitol_hill/
In a move that could deadlock the 12-member panel over taxes, but perhaps set the stage for changes later, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell named Tea Party ally Patrick Toomey to the panel with Jon Kyl and Rob Portman.
House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, the top Republican in Congress, appointed Dave Camp, who chairs the tax-writing House Ways & Means Committee, along with conservative "young gun" Jeb Hensarling and Fred Upton.
Senate Democrats were first out of the gate Tuesday with appointments of Senators Max Baucus, John Kerry and Patty Murray, a trio that analysts said sent a mixed message about the panel's potential.
The three remaining slots are to be filled by House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi by Tuesday. Hensarling and Murray will co-chair the committee.
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