Tim Kaine actually said...

It seems like a bad idea to me to do a freeze that would have the effect of putting roadblocks up to veterans seeking Federal employment.

Kaine criticizes the hiring freeze for potentially hindering veterans' job opportunities.

01/23/2017

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Is there not also kind of an informal power that comes in the reverse if you do not have a confirmed nominee?

And that is not just for the political appointees.

Holding up a nominee, particularly a career nominee for reasons unrelated to that individual's qualifications is something that needs to end...

It seems like a big issue to me.