The Chairmen: New House Leaders Have Familiar Ties to Business, Revolving Door

The Chairmen: New House Leaders Have Familiar Ties to Business, Revolving Door

The Republican takeover of Congress not only apparently gives the Speaker's gavel to John Boehner, it also elevates up to 25 senior GOP lawmakers to the roles of committee chairs. And while it may be a few weeks before it becomes clear which members will lead which panels, a Center for Public Integrity examination finds there are some common ties that bind the likely leaders of the 11 committees with the most domestic spending and policy clout.