Rep. Roy Blunt Rejoins GOP House Leadership

Both Politico reports and Roll Call have reported that Republican Leader John A. Boehner (OH) rewarded Missouri Rep. Roy Blunt this weekend for making that decision by formally naming him to a newly established leadership post. Blunt will oversee the ranking Republicans on each committee, helping them coordinate with party leaders, one senior GOP aide said. "The leader has asked Mr. Blunt to be part of the leadership team, focusing on ranking members and integrating them more into leadership strategies," the aide said. Rep. Blunt saved his fellow House Republicans from some post-election turmoil by stepping aside as the party's whip late last year. The decision allowed Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor, Blunt's top deputy – and Boehner's top potential rival – to become the No. 2 Republican in the House without a fight.

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