House GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa Dies at 65
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House Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California has died at the age of 65, according to information released Tuesday. Details surrounding his death were not immediately provided.
LaMalfa represented a large portion of Northern California and served as chair of the Congressional Western Caucus, where he was a leading voice on agriculture, land use and rural policy issues.
His death further narrows the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, bringing the balance to 218 Republicans and 213 Democrats.
House leaders are expected to announce arrangements and next steps in the coming days.
LaMalfa represented a large portion of Northern California and served as chair of the Congressional Western Caucus, where he was a leading voice on agriculture, land use and rural policy issues.
His death further narrows the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, bringing the balance to 218 Republicans and 213 Democrats.
House leaders are expected to announce arrangements and next steps in the coming days.
