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Republican Sen. Richard Shelby says Axon, of Mountain Brook, is one of five Alabama judicial nominees who have been awaiting confirmation since being nominated by President Donald Trump in 2017.
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"Veterans deserve access to a safe and reliable health care program," Mr. Shelby said. "They deserve to know that the funding for it is unwavering and not subject to partisan budget negotiations. If we create programs that promise support for our veterans, we must also be able to provide the appropriate resources."
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