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Rep. Roy Blunt (R.-Mo.) said today he had secured 117 votes, enough to become the next House majority leader. Here's Blunt's official statement: "I've counted a lot of votes in my seven years in the Whip's office, and this was a well-fought fight on all sides," Blunt said. "John Boehner is a great congressman and a good friend. My friend John Shadegg is bringing an important focus to the final days of this race. I look forward to working with both of them as we achieve great results for the American people." "As I've talked with Members of our conference...