President Joe Biden’s nominee for the Federal Elections Commission touted herself as a “consensus builder” at a U.S. Senate hearing Wednesday.

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Biden's FEC nominee pledges consensus building in Senate hearing


President Joe Biden’s nominee for the Federal Elections Commission touted herself as a “consensus builder” at a U.S. Senate hearing Wednesday.

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Democratic incumbents facing off in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District are raising big money

Two Democratic incumbents are running to represent Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, making it one of the state’s most expensive races.

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