Key GOP senator says she won't support Tanden's OMB confirmation
Updated on: 2021-02-22T12:20:54Z
Republican Sen. Susan Collins will vote against the nomination of Neera Tanden to lead the Office of Management and Budget, dealing another blow to her chances of being confirmed after Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced his opposition last…
Source: CNN
White House still sees a path to confirmation of budget director nominee - Reuters
Updated on: 2021-02-22T18:25:00Z
The White House said on Monday it still sees a path to confirming budget director nominee Neera Tanden and will continue to support her after Democratic Senator Joe Manchin expressed opposition to her nomination.
Source: Reuters
Senators to Question Attorney General Nominee Merrick Garland
Updated on: 2021-02-22T14:18:01Z
President Biden’s choice to lead the Justice Department will face two days of questioning, and the topics may include inquiries into the president’s son, the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and the origins of the Russia investigation. Judge Garland has broad sup…
Source: New York Times
These policy wonks could replace Neera Tanden as Biden's OMB nominee if her confirmation goes south
Updated on: 2021-02-22T23:40:42Z
Summary List PlacementJoe Biden's current nomination for the Office of Management and Budget is on the rocks. Neera Tanden, a longtime Democratic strategist and president of the liberal think tank Center for American Progress, faces strong opposition from Re…
Source: Business Insider
Merrick Garland assures senators he'd resign as attorney general if asked to do something unethical
Updated on: 2021-02-22T17:38:00Z
Judge Merrick Garland, President Biden's nominee for attorney general, has spent a fair amount of time telling Republican senators during his confirmation...
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Tanden’s Confirmation on Shaky Ground as More Senators Voice Opposition
Updated on: 2021-02-22T18:43:01Z
Two Republican senators said they would not vote to confirm President Biden’s nominee to head the budget office, further dimming her chances to secure enough support in an evenly divided chamber.
Source: New York Times
Romney And Collins To Oppose Neera Tanden Nomination, Narrowing Chances Of Biden’s Budget Pick
Updated on: 2021-02-22T15:37:28Z
Tanden needs the support of at least one Republican senator to be confirmed, but her options are quickly dwindling.
Source: Forbes
White House Defends Budget Nominee Neera Tanden As Confirmation Chances Narrow
Updated on: 2021-02-22T15:11:50Z
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said she would vote against Tanden’s confirmation, saying she has “neither the experience nor the temperament” to lead the Office of Budget Management.
Source: Forbes
Two senators join Manchin in opposing Biden budget pick Neera Tanden, putting nomination in peril
Updated on: 2021-02-22T16:33:54Z
Neera Tanden has come under fire during the confirmation process for her past tweets and statements criticizing lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Source: Upstract.com
Collins to vote against Biden OMB nominee Neera Tanden
Updated on: 2021-02-22T11:40:18Z
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Monday said that she will vote against President Biden’s choice to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Neera Tanden.
Source: Upstract.com
Romney and Collins will oppose Biden's OMB nominee Neera Tanden
Updated on: 2021-02-22T18:14:00Z
Republican Sens. Mitt Romney and Susan Collins will oppose Neera Tanden’s nomination as budget chief — dealing a crushing blow to any hope Democrats had left of her confirmation. In sep…
Source: Upstract.com
Collins, Romney to vote "no" on Biden budget nominee Neera Tanden
Updated on: 2021-02-22T15:08:41Z
Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) announced Monday they will not vote to confirm President Biden's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden.Why it matters: The moderate Republicans were viewed as possible saviors …
Source: Axios
Susan Collins likely a "no" on confirmation vote for Neera Tanden, could sink nomination
Updated on: 2021-02-22T00:23:21Z
Close associates of Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) tell Axios they're convinced she’ll vote against Neera Tanden to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget, eliminating a possible safety valve to save the nomination.Why it matters: Tanden's uphil…
Source: Axios
Collins opposes Tanden for Biden budget director, in another blow to confirmation
Updated on: 2021-02-22T12:22:09Z
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Me., said Monday that she will not support President Biden's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, dealing another blow to the odds of confirmation.
Source: Upstract.com
Deb Haaland's past environmental activism promises a confirmation showdown before a panel led by two pro-fossil fuel senators
Updated on: 2021-02-22T09:00:00Z
Summary List PlacementRep. Deb Haaland, who would become the first Native American Interior secretary if confirmed, is set to appear before a Senate panel on Tuesday where the longtime progressive activist will face down two pro-fossil fuel lawmakers critical…
Source: Business Insider
Susan Collins Opposes Neera Tanden’s Confirmation as OMB Director
Updated on: 2021-02-22T14:45:00Z
Collins’s statement comes after Senator Joe Manchin said Friday he would not support Tanden’s nomination.
Source: National Review
'Dumber and smarmier': Critics slam Susan Collins over announcement she'll vote against Biden CBO pick for 'temperament'
Updated on: 2021-02-22T14:27:00Z
"Tone policing"U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) Monday morning announced she will vote against President Joe Biden's pick to head the powerful and important Office of Management and Budget (OMB), claiming she is uncomfortable with Neera Tanden's "temperament…
Source: AlterNet
Romney and Collins will oppose Biden’s OMB nominee Neera Tanden
Updated on: 2021-02-22T18:14:34Z
Republican Sens. Mitt Romney and Susan Collins will oppose Neera Tanden’s nomination as budget chief — dealing a crushing blow to any hope Democrats had left of her confirmation. In separate statements released Monday, both Collins (R-Me.) and Romney (R-Ut.) …
Source: New York Post
