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On the recordJune 4, 2024
I think that's really disgraceful, and it's unacceptable that the local DC courts have vacancies that last years because the Senate fails to act in a timely way.
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Thomas R. Carper

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Senator Carper criticizes the Senate for delays in filling DC court vacancies.

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