Trump's House GOP allies demand swift confirmation of Cabinet picks amid delays
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A group of House Republicans is writing to senators urging them to confirm President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees swiftly amid multiple delays from the opposition.
"We all have a role to play, and for this reason I respectfully urge my Senate colleagues to proceed swiftly with the confirmation of President Trump's executive branch nominees." Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
The letter is led by Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, and signed by at least 16 House Republican lawmakers, though more may join. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
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