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On the recordMay 7, 2012
I understand that, but I assume that is what you wanted when you voted not to subject them to the appropriations process.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Frank reflects on the implications of not subjecting Fed appointments to appropriations.

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