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Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation

First publishedAug 7, 12:01 UTC
Last updatedAug 7, 17:29 UTC · 12m ago
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Bill Cassidy announced on the Senate floor that he plans to support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Cassidy elaborated on his process for understanding the matter and argued that this decision would be best for his constituents.

Reported by 9 outlets — CBS News, PBS NewsHour, NBC News, CNBC Top News, Axios, and 2 more. See all sources ↓

Bill Cassidy announced on the Senate floor that he plans to support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Cassidy elaborated on his process for understanding the matter and argued that this decision would be best for his constituents. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

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Bill Cassidy announced on the Senate floor that he plans to support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Cassidy elaborated on his process for understanding the matter and argued that this decision would be best for his constituents.
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9 outlets, average source rating 7.3/10.
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12m ago.
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