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Ted Kaufman: “I think that you have to consider whether the use, particularly the use of the filibuster on Executive Branch nominees…”

On the recordApril 21, 2010
I think that you have to consider whether the use, particularly the use of the filibuster on Executive Branch nominees is appropriate.
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Ted Kaufman
Delaware

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Kaufman questions the appropriateness of filibustering Executive Branch nominees.

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