Democrats Elect Hoyer as New Majority Leader
17th Nov 2006, 02:24 GMT
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) was elected House majority leader this morning, defeating Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi's candidate, Rep. John P. Murtha (D-Pa.).
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