Democratic leader Schumer has already promised to try to block President-elect Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. This obstruction would do a disservice to the American people and the Senate. Senate Democrats should follow Republicans’ example and afford a full and fair process to the Supreme Court nominees of a new president.
MOREGiven his experience and distinguished record, a number of respected people and groups have issued statements strongly supporting Senator Sessions’ nomination to be U.S. attorney general.
MOREThe bill extends funding for 11 of the 12 appropriations bills through April 28, 2017. The Military Construction/Veterans Affairs appropriations bill was enacted in September along with the first CR, so those activities are already funded for the remainder of fiscal year 2017.
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