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Schumer Lawyer Expected to Get FEC Nomination

Senate Approval Could Smooth Way for GOP Nominee Von Spakovsky

  • By Matthew Murray
  • Roll Call Staff
  • Sept. 18, 2007, Midnight

Senate Democrats are expected to name a top lawyer for Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman Charles Schumer (N.Y.) to fill a vacancy on the Federal Election Commission, a potentially safe selection that would avoid a brewing showdown with Republicans over a controversial GOP commission pick.

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