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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche locks up key vote in bid to be confirmed for permanent job

The nomination of Blanche, a former personal lawyer to President Trump, appears poised to succeed after Sen. Bill Cassidy said he would vote in favor. Two other Republican senators opposed Blanche's nomination.

Acting AG Todd Blanche's bid to fill his role permanently appeared poised for success after GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy said he will vote in favor.

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Senator Bill Cassidy said he would support Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, effectively saving his confirmation.

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