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Costa Loses Vote to Lead House Ag Committee

House Democrats picked Georgia Congressman David Scott over Valley Rep. Jim Costa to lead the House Agriculture Committee. The internal vote among House Democrats was 144-83 in favor of Scott by secret ballot, according to a party spokesperson. Both Scott — who represents a district in suburban Atlanta — and...

Costa Wants House Ag Post. Faces Competition.

Fresno Congressman Jim Costa has declared his intention to become chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. The position became available when current chairman Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) lost his reelection bid. Costa, a Democrat who just secured his ninth term in office, will face competition for the seat. Rep. David...

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