» Senate GOP Blocks Labor Board Nominee
09/02/10 19:03 from WSJ.com: Politics And Policy
The nomination of union lawyer Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board fell short of the 60 votes needed to end a Republican filibuster.
» Senate Rejects a Nominee as Obama Threatens Recess Appointments
09/02/10 18:57 from Roll Call
The Senate voted down one of President Barack Obama\'s nominees Tuesday, hours after Obama warned he would use his recess appointment power to get members of his team in place if necessary.