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Peter Welch: “I was so disappointed to see a culture-proof minority of 45 Senators block Mr. Cordray's nomination to be director.”

On the recordJanuary 23, 2012
I was so disappointed to see a culture-proof minority of 45 Senators block Mr. Cordray's nomination to be director.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch expresses disappointment over Senate blocking Cordray's nomination for CFPB director.

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