South Carolina Senator Shane Massey (R), one of the chamber's youngest members, was elected majority leader.

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SOUTH CAROLINA SENATOR SHANE MASSEY (R), ONE OF THE CHAMBER'S YOUNGEST MEMBERS, WAS ELECTED MAJORITY LEADER, succeeding Senator Harvey Peeler (R), who stepped down from the position after 11 years. "I think it's time for a new generation to step up," Massey, 40, said after his election. "I think it's important that the face of this caucus is someone who is younger and energetic and really excited to lead on conservative issues." Massey was elected to the Senate in 2006 and remained the youngest member...