On the recordSeptember 18, 2020
Mitch McConnell feels a sense of urgency to fill every single judicial vacancy. He has said so and he is living up to it.
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Hirono criticizes McConnell's focus on judicial appointments over urgent support for citizens affected by the pandemic.
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