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SeattleVet

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3. There's usually a long list, but does it usually include

Reply to Tx4obama (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 4, 2013, 11:22 PM

Jan 2013

the hundreds of blocked appointment confirmations that Harry got through? I know the end of year stuff on mostly minor bills and stuff makes it through, but the repugs have been pretty adamant about not letting any Obama appointees get confirmed.

Obviously, FauxSnooze, the Washington Times, and FR haven't figured out what happened - I am sure I would have heard all of the heads exploding by now, and the Internet would be filled with complete outrage that Reid would be able to do this.

Harry, you magnificent bastard!

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WOW! Does anyone know what Harry Reid did the other day??? [View all] Left Coast2020 Jan 2013 OP

Yes, saw that, informative and impressive. elleng Jan 2013 #1

There is always a huge long list of things that The Senate approves by unanimous consent... Tx4obama Jan 2013 #2

There's usually a long list, but does it usually include SeattleVet Jan 2013 #3

Yes. There are always dozens of appointments that end up on the lists... Tx4obama Jan 2013 #4