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John Conyers: “The American people are paying for fully staffed courts and are getting obstructionism and vacant benches. Reckless…”

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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