The Senate Indian Affairs Committee will be getting two new Democratic members.

Jon Tester of Montana and Claire McCaskill of Missouri, both newly elected, are joining the panel. They will make up an eight-member Democratic majority.

Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-North Dakota) will serve as chairman.

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Tester not selected for Appropriations committee (The Billings Gazette 11/15)
McCaskill tapped for Armed Services, Commerce committees (AP 11/14)

Relevant Links:
Senate Indian Affairs Committee - http://indian.senate.gov

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