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Trump Nominees for CDC Director and Attorney General Face Senate Committee Votes
Several high-profile Trump administration nominees will face committee votes in the coming weeks. CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz and attorney general nominee Todd Blanche each received a tepid reception at their hearings, The Hill reported.
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Committee votes on several high-profile Trump administration nominees to key positions are scheduled in the coming weeks, and The Hill reported that the outcomes will show whether outgoing GOP senators are willing to buck the administration or at least exert some leverage. CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz received a tepid reception at her hearing.
Attorney general nominee Todd Blanche also received a tepid reception at his hearing, according to The Hill. Outgoing GOP senators may use the process to exert leverage during the nominee votes, The Hill reported.
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