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Rob Andrews: I think this is a huge constitutional issue. And the reason that I believe that is, is that why wouldn't a president, a…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
I think this is a huge constitutional issue. And the reason that I believe that is, is that why wouldn't a president, a Republican or a Democrat, just simply bypass the Senate?
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Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey

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Andrews questions the implications of presidential power to bypass Senate confirmations.

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