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John Tierney: you see the President's frustration. When he nominates people, they end up having to withdraw because they can't get…

On the recordMarch 28, 2012
you see the President's frustration. When he nominates people, they end up having to withdraw because they can't get action.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

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Tierney explains the President's frustration with Senate inaction on nominations.

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