Conaway campaigns to succeed Lucas as Ag chairman

Mike Conaway of Texas, chairman of the House Ethics Committee, said he began the footwork last year to succeed Frank Lucas as chairman of the Agriculture Committee in 2015. Lucas is in his sixth year as chairman, the final year allowed under Republican rules. The GOP steering committee will decide an chairmanships after the mid-term elections. Conaway, who… » Read More

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