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Martin Heinrich: “But that authority, which is provided by the Vacancies Reform Act, is narrowly limited and frankly, is being abused.”

On the recordJune 24, 2026
But that authority, which is provided by the Vacancies Reform Act, is narrowly limited and frankly, is being abused.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Discussing the Vacancies Reform Act

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