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By Rachel Cohrs Zhang

Nov. 6, 2024

Chief Washington Correspondent

WASHINGTON — With Republicans set to take control of the Senate in January, a new cast of lawmakers will gain power and influence on health care policy. 

The GOP will have at least 52 seats in the chamber next year, after defeating Democratic senators Jon Tester in Montana and Sherrod Brown in Ohio, and winning the West Virginia seat left open by Joe Manchin. Republicans also fended off challengers in states like Nebraska and Texas.

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Republican lawmakers will have chairmanships of plum committees, which carry the ability to schedule hearings, mark up legislation, conduct investigations, and hold subpoena votes. Their offices will also get more staff and resources to execute their visions.

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  1. Rachel Cohrs Zhang

    Chief Washington Correspondent

    Rachel Cohrs Zhang reports on the intersection of health policy and business in Washington. She covers Capitol Hill, lobbying, and federal agencies. Her primary areas of focus are the pharmaceutical and hospital industries. She is also the co-author of the free, twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter.