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  • Club for Growth warns on Mel Watt nomination (Federal Housing Finance Agency)

    10/30/2013 3:48:20 PM PDT · by Libloather · 4 replies
    Washington Post ^ | 10/29/13 | Emily Heil
    **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...