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Senate Panel Delays Vote on Blanche Attorney General Nomination

The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed an expected Thursday vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. attorney general after two Republican senators withheld support, throwing his confirmation into doubt.

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Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general is up in the air after concerns from two Republicans on the committee that must advance his nomination.

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Senate panel delays vote on Blanche's AG nomination as key Republicans voice concerns

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general is up in the air after concerns from two Republicans on the committee that must advance his nomination.

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Senate panel delays vote on Blanche's nomination as key Republicans withhold support

The Senate Judiciary Committee had been expected to vote Thursday on whether to advance Todd Blanche's nomination. But resistance from two Republican senators threw his confirmation into doubt.

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