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Harrell elected speaker in chaotic House seating
In Columbia the House opened its new session amid a chaotic desk draw for 124 seats. Bakari Sellers, 22, drew a prime spot below the speaker. Incumbent Bobby Harrell won a full two year term as speaker and Doug Smith was re elected speaker pro tem, with others retained in key roles. Harrell pledged education and transportation priorities as freshmen took oaths and lawmakers prepared for committee assignments.
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Don Bowen
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