Rep. Wesley Hunt's confirmation as ambassador to Saudi Arabia faces tight time constraints in Senate
It's been a week since President Donald Trump named U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Houston, to be the new U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. The timing of Hunt's confirmation and when he might take up his post will have ramifications for the Houston area. Hunt represents Texas' 38th Congressional District,
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President Donald Trump nominated Rep. Wesley Hunt to be ambassador to Saudi Arabia, but the Senate has just over 30 days to consider his confirmation before the current session ends. The timing could also leave Hunt’s Texas district without representation if he leaves Congress before his successor takes office.
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