Explained: What does the US Speaker of the House do?

A historic drama is playing out in the US House of Representatives as they attempt to choose a Speaker of the House. But why is the job so important?

Who is Kevin McCarthy, US House Speaker

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How the speaker of the House gets picked

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Speaker of the House elected the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 110th Congress, and resumed that role during the 111th Congress. - ppt download

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What Does the Speaker of the House Do?

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