SENATOR TO ALLOW MOST OBAMA APPOINTEES
Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala. is releasing several “holds,” or blocks on Senate action of Obama appointees, according to a statement from his office released Monday evening.
CBS News investigative correspondent Sharyl Attkisson reported Friday that Shelby was using “holds” to get his way on major spending issues in his home state. Using the tactic means that instead of the usual 51 votes to be confirmed, nominees have to get 60 votes. Getting to 60 isn’t always easy with Democrats in control of just 57 seats. There are 41 Republicans and two Independents. READ MORE…
Posted: February 9th, 2010 under LA Topics, The Mario Solis-Marich Show.
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