November 16, 2010
Washington, DC—Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid today announced the Senate Democratic Leadership for the 112th Congress following Senate Democratic Leadership elections.
“It has been my great honor to lead this caucus for the past six years. I am grateful and humbled that my colleagues have asked me to continue to serve in that role,” said Majority Leader Reid. “We have a great leadership team, and I’m looking forward to continuing our work together. We stand united and work together toward a common purpose. Right now, that purpose is putting people back to work.”
The Senate Democratic Leadership for the 112th Congress:
Daniel Inouye, President Pro
Tempore
As President pro tempore, Senator Inouye will continue to provide the
Democratic Caucus leadership and experience gained from a lifetime of
public service.
Dick Durbin, Assistant
Majority Leader
As
Assistant Majority Leader, Senator Durbin will continue to serve as the
Majority Leader’s key aide on and off the floor, helping to lead the
Democrats’ fight to protect America and help working families get ahead.
Charles E. Schumer, Vice Chair
of the Conference and Chair of the Democratic Policy Committee
The
third-ranking member of the Democratic leadership, Senator Schumer will
continue to oversee strategy and policy to keep and build support for
Democratic values. He will also coordinate messaging for the
caucus
and help integrate legislative- and message-crafting function into a
central, coordinated entity that encompasses policy, media and
politics.
Patty Murray, Secretary of the
Conference
As
Secretary of the Conference, Senator Murray will continue to play a
critical role in helping shape and set the Democratic agenda while
working with Senators Reid and Durbin to move that agenda through the
Senate floor.
Debbie Stabenow, Vice Chair of the Democratic Policy Committee
Senator Stabenow will continue to help guide the Senate Democratic caucus’ messaging and strategy efforts.
Mark Begich, Chair of Steering
and Outreach Committee
Senator
Begich will serve as Chair of the Steering and Outreach
Committee. In
his role as chair, Senator Begich will engage Democratic Senators and
community leaders across the country in an active dialogue about the
pressing issues facing our nation.