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Tammy Baldwin: “I'm very concerned about the efforts of President Trump to…”

Featuring: Tammy Baldwin, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Tammy Baldwin Asks Nominees If They Will 'Take Directives From The White House' Or Act Independently

Published | Video Starts at 05:26

So it's a big task, but I'm certainly committed to digging in. Thank you. Last question. I'm very concerned about the efforts of President Trump to remove the heads of independent agencies in opposition to longstanding supreme court precedents. So, Mrs. Sessions and Mr. Llorens, if confirmed, will you take directives from the White House or will you use your independent judgment on matters that come before the commission? (05:26–05:38)

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Asserts concern about President Trump's efforts to remove heads of independent agencies against Supreme Court precedents.

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