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Senator Cassidy Supports Todd Blanche's Attorney General Nomination

Senator Bill Cassidy has announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general. Cassidy cited Blanche's efforts to kill a slush fund and his commitment to focusing on violent crime and human trafficking. However, Cassidy expressed concerns about Blanche's past actions, including approving the slush fund and exempting the president from IRS audits.

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The essential points

  1. 01Senator Cassidy has endorsed Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general.
  2. 02Blanche has made efforts to kill a slush fund and focus on violent crime and human trafficking.
  3. 03Cassidy has concerns about Blanche's past actions, including approving the slush fund.
  4. 04The Senate will vote on Blanche's nomination in the coming days.
The full brief

Senator Bill Cassidy has announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general. Cassidy cited Blanche's efforts to kill a slush fund and his commitment to focusing on violent crime and human trafficking. However, Cassidy expressed concerns about Blanche's past actions, including approving the slush fund and exempting the president from IRS audits.