Daily News | Philly’s Rep. Brendan Boyle will hold a major new post in the new Congress
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle is poised to become the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee, a position that would give the Philadelphian a key perch on one of Congress’ most influential panels.
It would be a lofty position for a relatively young House member, and gives the Philadelphian a platform that has at times served as a stepping stone for even bigger leadership roles. According to Boyle’s office, he will be the youngest House member from either party to serve as the chair or ranking member of a legislative committee since Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin Republican who chaired the budget committee and later became the GOP’s 2012 nominee for vice president, and then speaker of the House.
With Democrats in the minority, Boyle’s role will mostly center on arguing against GOP plans as Republicans take control of the chamber. But as the ranking member, Boyle would potentially be in line to become chairman if or when Democrats regain control of the House. Boyle also pointed to how Ryan and other budget committee chairs used the post to shape the wider debate over federal spending and priorities. He said he hopes to encourage a restoration of the 2021
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