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New GOP House Chiefs Named
John J. Rhodes, an 11 term Arizona congressman, was chosen unanimously by 191 House Republicans to succeed Gerald Ford as minority leader. Rhodes, 57, promoted to House GOP leader after Ford’s vice presidency, pledged independence in dealing with the White House while keeping party loyalty high. He will also become chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee and receive a pay raise to 49500.
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