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Barney Frank: “I do agree there was a gross violation of the Constitution involved: That was the refusal by the Republican Senators to…”

On the recordMarch 19, 2012
I do agree there was a gross violation of the Constitution involved: That was the refusal by the Republican Senators to allow a confirmation to take place.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Frank criticizes Republican Senators for blocking CFPB nominations, citing constitutional violations.

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