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Scalise Nominated for Speaker & Israel’s Unity Government | Afternoon Update | 10.11.23

Oct 11, 2023
05:22
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Summary: GOP nominates Steve Scalise for speaker. Congressman aids Americans in Israel. Emergency unity government formed. Controversial unfreezing of funds for Iran. Vice President's emails. Republican investigation. Migrant releases in San Diego.
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  • Congressman Steve Scalise of Louisiana is nominated for speaker in the House of Representatives.
  • Congressman Corey Mills is aiding in the evacuation of American citizens from Israel due to the ongoing attacks by Hamas terrorists.

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Scalise nominated as GOP choice for speaker

In the House of Representatives, GOP members have nominated Congressman Steve Scalise of Louisiana as their party's choice for speaker. Scalise, currently House Majority Whip, won the secret ballot defeating House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan. He will need to secure 217 votes from Congress as a whole to become the next speaker.

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