Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche's nomination for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
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