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Ted Cruz: I’ll Block All State Nominees Until They Appoint Inspector General

The move could delay the confirmation of Samantha Power and other top picks of new Secretary of State John Kerry, reports Josh Rogin.

Josh Rogin
Josh Rogin
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The State Department has a new problem to contend with: Sen. Ted Cruz (R–Texas) has pledged to stop all State Department nominations from proceeding until Secretary of State John Kerry appoints an inspector general, potentially delaying confirmation of Samantha Power, President Obama’s choice to represent America at the United Nations.

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