State efforts to grapple with unfunded federal mandates have a new ally. Texas House Speaker Joe Straus announced recently that the new House Select Committee on Federal Legislation is expected to closely monitor significant pending federal legislation with emphasis on health care reform efforts. State Rep. Tommy Merritt (R-Longview) has been appointed to the committee.

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