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Chris Coons: I would just like to take a moment and note that so far in the 112th Congress the Senate has indeed increased the pace…

On the recordApril 12, 2011
I would just like to take a moment and note that so far in the 112th Congress the Senate has indeed increased the pace at which district court nominees are being confirmed.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons highlights the Senate's progress in confirming judicial nominees.

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