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McCain lifts block on nominations
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FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2002

The Senate on Thursday confirmed 15 presidential nominees after the White House brokered a deal with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).

McCain was holding up votes on nearly 90 nominees over a dispute affecting the Securities and Exchange Commission. He wanted to ensure a Democrat he supports would sit on the panel.

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