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Senate GOP halts nominee hearings in response to abortion order

Camryn Sanchez Arizona Capitol Times//June 26, 2023//

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Senate GOP halts nominee hearings in response to abortion order

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Rep. Jake Hoffman, R-Queen Creek, speaks at a Jan. 9, 2023 press conference as leader of the Arizona Freedom Caucus. Senate Republicans on June 26 said they will not consider any of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ executive nominees until the governor agrees to meet with them to discuss her executive orders. (Photo by Camryn Sanchez/Arizona Capitol Times)

Senate GOP halts nominee hearings in response to abortion order

Camryn Sanchez Arizona Capitol Times//June 26, 2023//

Senate Republicans say they will not consider any of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ executive nominees until the governor agrees to meet with them to discuss her executive orders. In particular, Republicans...

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