Open thread or night owls: State legislators seek to block militaristic appointees | International News Live Blog

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Dierdre Fulton at Common Dreams writes—State Lawmakers Urge Rejection of Militaristic, Conflict-Ridden Nominees: A coalition of progressive state lawmakers from around the country on Monday sent a letter to Sens. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), demanding the U.S. Senate only confirm … http://internationalnewslive.com/open-thread-or-night-owls-state-legislators-seek-to-block-militaristic-appointees/