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Senate Confirms Highest-Ranking Muslim Official In U.S. Government

Syed's confirmation ends more than two years of delays after a blockade by Republicans in the last Congress.
By Mary Clare Jalonick, AP

GOP Senator Decries His Party's Blockade Of Biden Nominees — While Blocking A Nominee

Dilawar Syed, picked by Biden for the No. 2 job at the Small Business Administration, has been waiting longer than any other nominee for a vote.
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For Fifth Time, GOP Boycotts High-Ranking Muslim Nominee Dilawar Syed

Republican senators have refused to allow Syed to get a committee vote to be deputy administrator for the Small Business Administration.
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For Fourth Time, Republicans Boycott Vote For High-Ranking Muslim Biden Nominee

If confirmed to the Small Business Administration, Dilawar Syed would become the highest-ranking Muslim official in the administration.
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Democrats Will Try To Vote On Dilawar Syed Confirmation, Despite GOP Boycott

Syed would be the highest-ranking Muslim official in the Biden administration if confirmed, but GOP senators are refusing to even show up for the vote.
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