Now, I strongly oppose this bill, which would eliminate the DC Judicial Nomination Commission and give a president, any president, the sole power to make nominations for D.C. local courts, which deal with municipal issues. Right now, under the Home rule Act, the D.C. judicial Nomination Commission submits a list of three candidates for each judicial vacancy. Of course, then it's considered by the President. This bill would wipe away the commission and it would allow the President to directly appoint and have full control over the selection of these judges. (18:27–18:36)
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Asserts that the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission submits three candidates per vacancy under the Home Rule Act.
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