BOSTON GLOBE: Clark Appointed to Senior Whip

October 7, 2015

US Representative Katherine Clark of Melrose got a promotion this week: from assistant whip to senior whip within the House Democratic caucus.

BOSTON GLOBE
OCTOBER 01, 2015

In announcing Clark’s new position, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer called her “an effective member of the whip team” who “brings a strong voice for women and families to the table.”

Senior whips meet to discuss key issues, and they talk with fellow Democrats about upcoming legislation.

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