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AZ Rep. Takes Reins Of Freedom Caucus
Az Rep. Andy Biggs is taking over chairmanship of the conservative Freedom Caucus — a fight the Gilbert Republican says he’s ready to have.

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Az Rep. Andy Biggs is taking over chairmanship of the conservative Freedom Caucus — a fight the Gilbert Republican says he’s ready to have.

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