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Scramble Begins for Dem Spot on Social Security Panel: BGOV Tax
Larson’s departure after losing his primary could open the Social Security subcommittee leadership post if Democrats regain the House.
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Rep. John Larson is leaving the House, setting up a possible change in leadership of the Ways and Means Social Security subcommittee if Democrats regain the majority. Larson lost his August primary after leading the panel since 2019.
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Departing House member and outgoing chair of the Ways and Means Social Security subcommittee
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