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McMahon’s Nomination Advances to the Senate Floor

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Thu, 02/20/2025 – 11:22 AM

The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved McMahon even as all Democrats dissented.

McMahon’s Nomination Advances to the Senate Floor

jessica.blake@…

Thu, 02/20/2025 – 11:22 AM

The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved McMahon even as all Democrats dissented.

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Jessica Blake 

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