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Joe Lieberman: “It has become unfortunate practice, I believe, that Members have been holding up Executive nominations, in some cases…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
It has become unfortunate practice, I believe, that Members have been holding up Executive nominations, in some cases, and I am confident it is the case with regard to Martha Johnson, for reasons unrelated to her qualifications. She is extremely well qualified and very much needed at the General Services Administration.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut
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govinfo.gov
Feb 1, 2010

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Senator Lieberman discusses the nomination of Martha Johnson for Administrator of the General Services Administration.

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