TOPEKA - The Democrat Leadership Team, headed by House Minority Leader Dennis McKinney, D-Greensburg, announced today the House members who will serve as Ranking Democrats on 2007 standing committees.

"These individuals have been leaders in their communities and in the House," said McKinney. "The experience they bring from their own professional backgrounds will greatly benefit the legislative process."

The 2007 Ranking Democrats:

Agriculture and Natural Resources - Joshua Svaty (Ellsworth)

Appropriations - Bill Feuerborn (Garnett)

Commerce and Labor - Louis Ruiz (Kansas City)

Economic Development and Tourism - Valdenia Winn (Kansas City)

Education - Sue Storm (Overland Park)

Energy and Utilities - Annie Kuether (Topeka)

Elections and Governmental Organization - Tom Sawyer (Wichita)

Federal and State Affairs - Mike Peterson (Kansas City)

Government Efficiency and Technology - Judy Loganbill (Wichita)

Health and Human Services - Geraldine Flaharty (Wichita)

Insurance and Financial Institutions - Nile Dillmore (Wichita)

Judiciary - Jan Pauls (Hutchinson)

Rules and Journal - Tom Sawyer (Wichita)

Taxation - Tom Holland (Baldwin City)

Transportation - Margaret Long (Kansas City)

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security - L. Candy Ruff (Leavenworth)

Members of the House Democrat Leadership Team include:

Democratic Leader, Dennis McKinney, D- Greensburg,

Assistant Minority Leader, Jim Ward, D-Wichita,

Minority Whip, Eber Phelps, D-Hays,

Agenda Chair, Marti Crow, D-Leavenworth,

Caucus Chair, Barbara Ballard, D-Lawrence,

Policy Chair, Paul Davis, D-Lawrence

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For information on all House Democrats, visit: http://www.ksdp.org/node/1529