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Tea Party Activists Encourage Kentucky Senators to Reject Insurance Commissioner's Nomination

With only two days left in the legislative session, Tea Party activists are encouraging Kentucky state senators to not confirm Insurance Commissioner Sharon Clark.  So far, the Senate has approved all of Gov. Steve Beshear's appointments except Clark. Many activists are upset with her role in implementing the Affordable Care Act in Kentucky and they hope to send a message to the governor by blocking her nomination.A Senate spokeswoman says whether lawmakers will consider the nomination when they return from recess later this month is still β€œto be determined.”David Adams is the lead activist calling for the rejection of  Clark."We have to send a signal that this is a problem, this is unacceptable and must be dealt with swiftly and surely," Adams said.Both the Department of Insurance and the Governor's Office declined to comment.

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