Stefanik pledges unity and a role for Trump in GOP

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Rep. Elise Stefanik, the new House Republican Conference chairwoman, told lawmakers in a statement Friday she’ll aim to unify the GOP in a bid to block “far-left” Democratic policies and said she will work with former President Donald Trump, who remains “an important voice,” in the Republican Party.

Stefanik was easily elected to the No. 3 leadership position following a last-minute challenge by Rep. Chip Roy of Texas.

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