Fischer, Lee Ascend to Senate GOP Leadership
Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., became part of Senate GOP leadership Tuesday. Fischer is a member of the Commerce Committee in this Congress and has been part of the Communications Subcommittee, which has not yet released members for the new Congress.…
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She has outlined an ambitious tech and telecom agenda. Former Hill staffers have told us it’s helpful in moving pieces of legislation when the backers belong to the leadership (see 1411180038). Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., appointed Fischer one of four counsels to the majority leader of the 114th Congress, which officially began Tuesday. Another counsel is Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, a member of the Judiciary Committee. “This position will give me the unique opportunity to present the concerns of Nebraskans directly to Republican Leadership at our weekly meetings and add a new perspective to our conference,” Fischer said in a statement.