Wary Democrats slow path for USDA civil rights nominee

The Senate Agriculture Committee cleared three USDA nominees for a floor vote on Wednesday, but significant Democratic opposition could prevent a confirmation vote this year on Naomi Earp, President Trump’s nominee to be the agency’s assistant secretary for civil rights. Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow, the senior Democrat on the committee, said she was not certain… » Read More

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