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Bill Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche for AG as Murkowski, Collins Oppose

Bill Cassidy backed Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination, but GOP senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins say they'll vote against him.

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Alaska GOP senator says she won't vote to confirm acting AG Todd BlancheAlaska GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday that she would oppose the nomination of Todd Blanche for U.S. Attorney General.

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Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nominationRepublican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she'll oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general. The Alaska senator said in a statement that she is concerned President Donald Trump's administration could proceed with its proposed fund to compensate Jan. 6 rioters even though Blanche has pledged to shelve the idea. Murkowski said Friday the Senate has…

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The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nominationRepublican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she'll oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department....

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