As Senate confirmation hearings get underway on Capitol Hill this week, the hearing for former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins will be delayed for at least a week.
Sen. Jerry Moran who is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs announced Monday that Collins’ hearing is now tentatively set for Jan. 21 because of a delay in Collins’ FBI background check.
“Collins has submitted all his paperwork in a timely manner and has been transparent and forthcoming with the committee,” Moran said in a statement. “At this time, the FBI has not completed its customary background check of Congressman Collins. In accordance with long-standing practice, the committee should have an opportunity to review Congressman Collins’ FBI file before the confirmation hearing. I expect the FBI to complete its review quickly so that the committee can move forward with its role of evaluating the President’s nominee.”…