U.S. Rep. Mel Watt. PHOTO/Reuters
Democrats have taken advantage of their weakening of filibusters and muscled through the Senate President Barack Obama's pick to lead a housing regulation agency.
By 57-41 Tuesday, senators confirmed Rep. Mel Watt to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Obama nominated Watt, in May but he has been in limbo ever since.
Republicans have said he is not qualified, while Democrats say the 21-year House veteran has the needed experience.
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