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marcambinder.theatlantic.com - 1/20/2009
Cornyn's Objection Holds Clinton's Confirmation
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Sen., John Cornyn wants more transparency from the Clinton Foundation, and Hillary Clinton's confirmation vote will be delayed by a day to assuage his concerns. In a letter to Clinton, Cornyn wrote that he remained "deeply troubled" that "America's foreign policy and your diplomatic mission will ...
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 1/20/2009
No Confirmation Vote for Clinton
— thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — One of Hillary Rodham Clinton's Republican colleagues blocked a vote on Mrs. Clinton's nomination, citing ethical questions... arising from donors to her husband's charitable foundation. (more) No Confirmation Vote for Clinton

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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 1/22/2009
To Prosecute Torture or Not to Prosecute? Cornyn's Holder Holdup Splits GOPers
— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Sen. John Cornyn's (R-TX) decision today to force a week-long delay in Eric Holder's Judiciary Committee confirmation... vote has opened an unexpected fissure in the GOP. On the one side are Republicans who want Holder to echo President Obama's promise ... (more) To Prosecute Torture or Not to Prosecute? Cornyn's ...

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Politics Daily:  Senator John Cornyn Temporarily Blocks Hillary Clinton's Confirmation

The Corner on National Review Online:  Hillary on Hold

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Senator John Cornyn Temporarily Blocks Hillary Clinton's Confirmation
Politics Daily — ... Marc Ambinder of the Atlantic reports that in a letter to Clinton, Cornyn expressed concerns, writing, "America's foreign policy and your diplomatic mission will be encumbered by the sweeping global activities of the Clinton Foundation (the "Foundation")--unless tighter foreign fund raising restrictions and transparency protocols are adopted by your husband's organization." Ambinder points out that (as NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reported) Clinton was seen engaging Cornyn "in animated, friendly discussion". ...

Hillary on Hold
The Corner on National Review Online — ... ] The Senate confirmed Obama's cabinet today sans Secretary of State Clinton. Senator Cornyn has put a hold on her nomination because he's worried "America's foreign policy and your diplomatic mission will be encumbered by the sweeping global activities of the Clinton Foundation (the "Foundation") unless tighter foreign fundraising restrictions and transparency protocols are adopted by your husband's organization." ...

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