Boehner, Pelosi losing their right-hand men
Rep. Latham, left, with Speaker Boehner and Rep. Nunes. (AP)
DEBRIEF | The retirements of Reps. Tom Latham and George Miller will leave the party leaders without their top deputies in the House.
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