townhall
Cortney O'Brien
Posted: Aug 04, 2017 12:45 PM
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https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2017/08/04/icymi-the-senate-confirmed-a-heck-of-a-lot-of-nominees-yesterday-n2364553The Democrats have left dozens of President Trump's nominees waiting for months. It was political obstruction, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer admitted - be it health care or other policies they don't like. Their stalling made history. The past four presidents had more than 200 nominees confirmed by this time.
Yet, that all changed Thursday when the Senate confirmed about 65 of Trump's nominees. "The Senate Finally Gives Trump His Administration," The Atlantic noted. The newly filled posts reached to all corners of government.