Capitol Lens | 10 years ago today

Heard on the Hill

Capitol Lens | 10 years ago today

By Chris Hale

Posted October 29, 2025 at 5:00pm

In this archival photo from Oct. 29, 2015, newly elected Speaker Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis., waves to House members alongside outgoing Speaker John A. Boehner, R-Ohio, in the House chamber. Boehner resigned from the leadership position.

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