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House Democrats elect a new Foreign Affairs chairman

Congressman Gregory Meeks was elected as the first African American chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday, winning a caucus wide vote against Congressman Joaquin Castro. The contest at times had the feel of a battle between Democratic leadership and the more progressive wing of the party over what its foreign-policy platform should be. 

Laura Kelly, a DC based journalist who covers foreign policy for The Hill, joins The Greek Current to discuss today’s vote and what it could mean for President-elect Biden’s efforts to implement his foreign policy vision.

You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here: 

Democrats elect Meeks as first Black Foreign Affairs chairman

Battle heats up for House Foreign Affairs gavel

Showdown in House Foreign Affairs Chair Race Reflects Rifts in Democratic Party

EU, Greece sign agreement for new migrant center on Lesvos

Intubations jump to 622 as daily death toll comes to 100

Greek city to use Christmas money for more ICU beds

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