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AOC’s 75-Year-Old Rival for Top Committee Spot Steps Aside

ROUND TWO?

The two were in a close race for the top spot as Democrats wanted a generational shift.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
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Rep. Gerry Connolly announced Monday that he will be stepping down from his role as Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee after beating out Rep.

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