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Towns could face competition for House oversight spot 11/21/08

In a push for key chairmanship, the New York Democrat says he can work across the aisle and set a more constructive tone.

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"Ed Towns has the temperament to avoid entanglement in partisan public fights that distract from the message of the Democratic Congress."

Spokeswoman Shrita Sterlin, making the case that Towns is a strong candidate to lead the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

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