PRESS RELEASE from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid

November 16, 2010

Reid Announces Senate Democratic Leadership For The 112th Congress

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.