Rep. Russell Named to Freshman Top TenThe Freshman Power Rankings8) Rep. Steve Russell, R-Oklahoma His post as the freshman appointee to the secretive House Republican Steering Committee (the group that decides committee assignments) belies Russell's pseudo-celebrity status. The highly decorated retired Army lieutenant colonel commanded a battalion that played a critical role in the capture of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. Russell wrote a book about the experience and has been featured in several TV shows highlighting his military career. Not surprisingly, he has become a trusted voice on military issues and is viewed as a leader among his peers in general. |
