The Latest: GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche, likely paving way for AG confirmation

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The article attributes statements to named officials and reports specific actions and figures, including the Senate vote tally. As a compiled news update, it gives limited background and detail on many of its separate stories.

The Cassidy story includes his rationale, his stated concerns about Blanche, and the opposition of Murkowski and Collins. The compiled update is concise, so it offers limited space for fuller arguments or context.

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