McConnell and Boehner are quite the dazzling duo, aren't they? ~ ~ Sooz
December 19, 2011 10:00 AM
McConnell's abuses continue unabatedBy Steve Benen
The Senate was able to make some temporary progress on tax policy over the weekend. The chamber had far less success on filling lingering vacancies.
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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Saturday afternoon blocked more than 50 judicial and executive branch nominees, demanding assurances that President Obama not make recess appointments during Christmas break.
Republicans are wary of Obama appointing a director to the new agency tasked with implementing Wall Street reform during the congressional recess. […]
“We are ready and willing to move forward, by consent, with a package of nominations to positions in both the executive and judicial branches,â€