Economics major, socialist, and 29-year-old congressional newbie Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants a seat on the House Financial Services Committee.  According to The Hill (with a hat tip to Breitbart News): Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said she is interested in a seat on the powerful House committee overseeing the financial sector. Ocasio-Cortez told Hill.TV in an interview Thursday that she's "looking at" serving on the House Financial Services Committee, which leads congressional regulation and supervision of U.S. banks, lenders, insurers and housing industry. The Financial Services panel is one of the most sought-after House committees.  It's [sic] members wield significant influence over Washington's relationship with Wall Street, and the panel offers access to millions of dollars in financial sector campaign donations. My first reaction is...(Read Full Post)