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On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
The American people are paying for fully staffed courts and are getting obstructionism and vacant benches. Reckless behavior such as this is irresponsible and a waste of taxpayers' dollars.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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John Conyers criticizes Senate obstructionism affecting judicial appointments.

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