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John Hoeven: “I think it is a very difficult way to have a transition when you think that almost 9 months later we get the people in…”

On the recordJune 12, 2017
I think it is a very difficult way to have a transition when you think that almost 9 months later we get the people in place to lead these agencies.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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Hoeven expresses concern over the slow confirmation of appointments affecting agency transitions.

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