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Cantor Announces the Selection of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Chief Deputy Whip
Dec 02, 2008 (Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) --
For Immediate Release December 1, 2008
Contact: Rachel Taylor (202) 557-1852
Press Office: (202) 225-2915
Cantor Announces the Selection of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Chief Deputy Whip
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Incoming House Republican Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) today announced his selection of Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to serve as his Chief Deputy Republican Whip in the 111th Congress.
The Chief Deputy Whip is the highest appointed position within the Republican conference in the United States House of Representatives. The Chief Deputy Whip is the primary assistant to the Whip, the chief Republican vote counter.
"I am excited about the opportunities to work in partnership with Rep. Kevin McCarthy in the House Republican Whip operation. I look forward to focusing on rebuilding our party and working towards innovative solutions to help the middle class taxpayers of America.
"I look forward to working with Kevin and the entire Republican Conference to serve as the check and balance to the power of Speaker Pelosi and President-Elect Obama and to work with the majority to move America forward," said Cantor.
Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement regarding his new appointment by Rep. Cantor as incoming Republican Chief Deputy Whip:
"Being entrusted by my friend Republican Whip Eric Cantor to serve in the House Republican Leadership as Chief Deputy Republican Whip is an enormous honor. We advance our 'Young Guns' partnership to this new mission in order to help create a foundation of new and fresh ideas to solve America's pressing challenges. We know Americans are not interested in rhetoric and division, but common-sense solutions and action. We will revitalize our outreach efforts through cutting edge technology. We will be part of the solution to turn the page toward a new era of Republican leadership. I am proud to begin this mission on the innovative path to a better future," stated McCarthy.
Louisiana Governor and former Member of Congress Bobby Jindal expressed his support of Rep. Kevin McCarthy's selection as incoming Republican Chief Deputy Whip in the following statement:
"As a former colleague and a close friend, I know Kevin McCarthy to be a smart and hardworking public servant. He will undoubtedly provide Congress with the next generation leadership it needs to pursue bold and innovative solutions to help get our country back on track," asserted Jindal.
All new positions will become official on January 6th, 2008 when the new members are sworn into the 111th Congress.
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