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moncler bambino outlet The final vote whichwas 50 49 along party lines came one day after the Senate narrowly advanced Bridenstine’s nomination, thanks to an about face from Sen. Marco Rubio (R Fla.) and a key vote from Sen. Jeff Flake (R Ariz.). Rubio, who in September told Politico that he worried about Bridenstine’s nomination „could be devastating for the space program,” said in a statement Wednesday that he decided to support the nominee in order to avoid „a gaping leadership void” at NASA. Senate voted to confirm Jim Bridenstine as our 13th administrator. Once sworn in, he will oversee our ongoing mission of exploration and discovery. moncler bambino outlet

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