The position is going to be vacant because of the trio of openings created by Alexander's decision to relinquish his position in January, almost a year before his term is up. Republican Policy Committee Chairman John Thune (S.D.), who also is considering a bid to become the Whip in the next Congress, is running for Conference chairman in the January leadership elections. Sen. John Barrasso (Wyo.), the current Conference vice chairman, is running for Policy Committee chairman.
Rep. Bill Cassidy has his blood drawn by Alesha Barbour during a free hepatitis screening in the Rayburn House Office Building hosted by the Congressional Viral Hepatitis Caucus to recognize "National Viral Hepatitis Testing Day."
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