https://freerepublic.com/tag/watthousing/ en-us Wed, 30 Oct 2013 22:48:20 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3085642/posts **SNIP** That could pose problems for Democrats, who we’re hearing are confident they can muster all 54 votes from their caucus, plus Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Watt’s home-state colleague. But that’s still short of the 60 they need to move Watt’s nomination to a final vote. The stern warning from the powerful conservative group could sap their prospects for finding a few more GOP votes. Meanwhile, the White House is calling for his swift approval. Senior White House officials met with the heads of housing organization Monday, and according to a White House spokeswoman, the message during the meeting was... Washington Post https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3085642/posts#comment Wed, 30 Oct 2013 22:48:20 GMT