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Murkowski plans to seek top GOP spot on Senate Appropriations Committee

Murkowski plans to seek top GOP spot on Senate Appropriations Committee

Summary

Sen. Lisa Murkowski plans to seek the top Republican position on the Senate Appropriations Committee. Her office confirmed the plan after current chair Sen. Susan Collins lost her reelection bid, according to the article.

Key Facts

  • Murkowski is a Republican senator from Alaska.
  • She plans to seek the committee’s ranking member position, the top role for Republicans.
  • Murkowski’s office confirmed her plan to The Hill.
  • Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, currently chairs the committee.
  • Collins lost her reelection bid last week.
  • Murkowski is described as a moderate Republican who often breaks with her party.
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