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Freshmen Shake Up House Leadership in Washington
In a week of surprises 75 freshmen helped topple two veteran House committee chairs and challenge the seniority system. Speaker Carl Albert and Majority Leader Thomas O'Neill were among those anticipated to be displaced while Phil Burton rose as a new leadership figure.
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Phil Burton
California
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Wilbur Mills
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