Jeff Bingaman actually said...

It is customary, however, for the Senate to confirm noncontroversial cabinet nominations at the beginning of a new Administration by unanimous consent without first referring them to committee.

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Bingaman explains the Senate's practice for confirming cabinet nominations.

01/12/2009

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