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Chris Van Hollen: Open-ended vacancies damage the leadership structure that Congress established for these agencies.

On the recordJune 16, 2026
Open-ended vacancies damage the leadership structure that Congress established for these agencies.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the impact of vacancies on agency leadership.

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