Rep. Webster's agenda could force changes in House

U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster's bid to become the next House speaker may fail, but his crusade seeking more power for rank-and-file members could influence how the eventual winner rules the chamber, experts say.
Webster, 66, R-Fla., is running a dark-horse campaign trying to force changes to House rules. He also wants to give greater priority to the massive, divisive bills such as the budgets, rather than allowing them to become political chess pieces at the end of each session.


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