Murkowski to Lead Senate Republicans on Appropriations; Paul Considers Health Role

• Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) plans to lead Senate Republicans on the Appropriations Committee.
• Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is considering a bid for the top Republican position on the Senate Health Committee.
• Murkowski's decision follows Sen. Susan Collins' (R-Maine) loss in the recent election.
• Paul cites opposing the 'No. 1 socialist in the Senate' as a key reason for his potential bid.
• Neither Murkowski nor Paul have officially announced their positions.