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cab67

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12. Unfortunately -

Reply to BaronChocula (Reply #11)

Tue Mar 10, 2026, 03:10 PM

9 hrs ago

as long as Republicans control the Senate, they can call hearings and approve the nominations. There won't be much Democrats can do about it. They can't filibuster these things anymore.

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