WASHINGTON--Democratic Illinois freshmen House members committee assignments were released on Thursday and each of the five newcomers got spots they were seeking: The two military veterans, Reps-elect Tammy Duckworth and Bill Enyart were tapped for the Armed Services panel. Rep.-elect Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) the only GOP Illinois freshman, has been assigned already to two committees.
The rundown:
Agriculture
Congressman-elect Rodney Davis of Illinois
Armed Services
Congresswoman-elect Tammy Duckworth of Illinois
Congressman-elect Bill Enyart of Illinois
Financial Services
Congressman-elect Bill Foster of Illinois
Foreign Affairs
Congressman-elect Brad Schneider of Illinois
Transportation and Infrastructure
Congresswoman-elect Cheri Bustos of Illinois
Congressman-elect Rodney Davis of Illinois
Lynn Sweet is a columnist and the Washington Bureau Chief for the 
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