Washington - Jewish Congressman Eric Cantor Elected As Republican Minority Whip

Washington - Rep. Eric I. Cantor became the No. 2 Republican in the U.S. House Wednesday, winning an uncontested election as the party's whip. "Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good," Cantor said before the 175 Republican members of the House unanimously elected him. Cantor is the first Virginian ever to hold the post in either party. As whip, he will work with Republican Leader John...