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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 2/5/2009
Enzi: Solis Isn't Going Anywhere For Now
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Mike Enzi (WY), the senior Republican on the Senate labor committee, just revealed some more backstory behind today's seemingly sudden postponement of the confirmation vote on Labor Secretary nominee Hilda Solis. Turns out that the Solis delay wasn't so shocking to Enzi, who said he and ...

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Husband of Rep. Solis, Labor nominee, settles tax liens
usatoday.com - 2/5/2009
Husband of Rep. Solis, Labor nominee, settles tax liens
— usatoday.com — The disclosure came shortly before a scheduled 2 p.m. meeting of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which will vote on Rep. Hilda Solis' nomination as labor secretary. The hearing was postponed; no reason was immediately ... (more) Husband of Rep. Solis, Labor nominee, settles tax liens

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voices.washingtonpost.com - 2/5/2009
Solis Senate Session Postponed in Wake of Husband's Tax Lien Revelations | 44
— voices.washingtonpost.com — This is hilarious. The woman is not part of her husband's business. No one ever contacted Solis or her husband about the liens. And it's not a huge amount of money. And when they found out about the liens, they paid them. Just like most people who ... (more) Solis Senate Session Postponed in Wake of Husband's Tax ...

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politico.com - 2/5/2009
Solis nomination vote delayed
— politico.com — The Senate HELP Committee provided few details on why it postponed the committee vote on Solis. (more) Solis nomination vote delayed

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