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Blinken urges Congress to act on delayed ambassadorial nominations

Por: WPLG Local 10 Politics July 17, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged the Senate to move forward with votes on more than 60 diplomatic nominations, including 38 ambassadors, that have been stalled due to objections by individual lawmakers. In a letter to all 100 senators and in public comments, Blinken said delays in confirmation votes for these nominees constitute a national security risk. Blinken said 35 of the 38 ambassadorial nominees are career... + full article



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