Vetting Process for Cabinet Nominations

The Senate is holding confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet choices. Democrats say majority Republicans are rushing the nominees through the process and that several of them haven't yet completed or submitted all of the financial disclosure and ethics paperwork required. Each committee holding a hearing has its own set of rules about the information it requires. Listen to hear about this push to confirm Cabinet nominees quickly.

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What was one of Malala Yousafzai’s first experiences with the dangers of religious extremism?
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What does Malala want to do in the future?
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