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berniesandersmittens

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24. Here is a link to Rubio's involvement

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Reply #22)

Sat Feb 15, 2025, 12:20 PM

Feb 2025

How long can an acting director hold that pisition before going through confirmation?

https://politicalwire.com/2025/02/06/rubio-now-in-charge-of-the-national-archives/

In addition to being the Secretary of State and the acting director of USAID, Marco Rubio was also appointed the acting archivist of the United States, ABC News reports.

“Last month, Trump said he wanted to replace former archivist Colleen Shogan, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden. The president believes the National Archives provided information to the Department of Justice on the classified documents case against him.”

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It was late, but it's here mdbl Feb 2025 #17

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The original Archivist had been fired last week BumRushDaShow Feb 2025 #12

Is Rubio still acting director? berniesandersmittens Feb 2025 #21

They usually promote Deputies to the "Acting" positions. BumRushDaShow Feb 2025 #22

Here is a link to Rubio's involvement berniesandersmittens Feb 2025 #24

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Right out of "1984." Grins Feb 2025 #18

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