Some see low-profile Rep. Terry (R-Ne) gaining influence

[Omaha Steve]

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Published Wednesday
October 25, 2006

Some see low-profile Rep. Terry gaining influence

BY JOSEPH MORTON

WORLD-HERALD BUREAU

WASHINGTON - In discussions about U.S. Rep. Lee Terry, the phrase "Capitol Hill power broker" doesn't get a lot of use.

Seniority rules in the House of Representatives, and high-level positions are dominated by veteran lawmakers.

No major bills bearing Terry's name have been passed, and his top legislative priority hasn't made it out of committee yet.


U.S. Rep. Lee Terry

But he has been able to snag a minor GOP leadership position as a deputy whip, and supporters, constituents and fellow congressmen say the low-profile, four-term Republican has shown his influence in other important ways.

[Anakin Skywalker]

1. Who Is This Dork?

Is that a toupee?

[Omaha Steve]

2. He was on the Colbert Report a couple months ago

He said we could learn how to save energy by imitating Nazi blimp technology. Not sure on the rag top. He runs when he sees me coming.