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Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana has secured enough votes to become speaker of the House as the ballot draws to a close
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Wed,10/25/23-12:48PM , 40 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana has secured enough votes to become speaker of the House as the ballot draws to a close.

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The rear view on Chartres Street of the newly renovated home of the Louisiana Supreme Court located in the French Quarter of New Orleans, May 10, 2004. A 1992 federal court agreement that led to a Black justice being elected to Louisiana’s once all-white Supreme Court will remain in effect under a ruling Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 from a divided federal appeals court panel. (AP Photo/Judi Bottoni, File)

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Deal that led to Black representation on Louisiana's highest court upheld by federal appeals panel
By KEVIN MCGILL - Associated Press
Wed,10/25/23-11:19AM , 122 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A 1992 federal court agreement that led to a Black justice being elected to Louisiana’s once all-white Supreme Court will remain in effect under a ruling Wednesday from a divided federal appeals court panel.
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After a tumultuous weekslong quest for a new leader, Republicans have chosen Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson as the next Speaker of the House. (Oct. 25)

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Mike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected House speaker as GOP moves past chaos
By LISA MASCARO, STEPHEN GROVES, FARNOUSH AMIRI AND KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press
Tue,10/24/23-11:14PM , 102 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans unanimously elected Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker on Wednesday, eagerly elevating a deeply conservative but lesser-known leader to the major seat of U.S.
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Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Tom Emmer's withdrawal, making fourth attempt to fill position
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Tue,10/24/23-8:55PM , 72 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Tom Emmer's withdrawal, making fourth attempt to fill position.

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