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Judiciary panel OKs Elena Kagan for Supreme Court
July 20, 2010 12:56 PM
The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to approve Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court. The 13-6 vote sends the nomination to the full Senate, where she's expected to be confirmed as early as next week to succeed retiring Justice John Paul Stevens. Just one Republican, Lindsey Graham... more » -
Congress delays action on Supreme Court nominee
July 13, 2010 12:35 PM
The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee has won a weeklong delay in scheduled action to send Elena Kagan's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate for confirmation. Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama says GOP senators need more time to review written answers Kagan supplied for questions they... more » -
Obama picks Elena Kagan for Supreme Court
May 10, 2010 11:27 AM
President Barack Obama on Monday nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, declaring she would demonstrate the same independence, integrity and passion for the law exhibited by retiring Justice John Paul Stevens. "Elena is widely regarded as one of the nation's foremost legal minds," said Obama. "She's... more » -
Place your bets: Supreme nominee coming soon
May 7, 2010 7:49 PM
President Barack Obama appears to be just days away from announcing his choice to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court, and observers in the nation's capital are playing one of the city's most popular games: guessing. Obama has formally interviewed at least four candidates for the job, and administration... more » -
Obama to Hill leaders: No litmus tests on abortion
April 21, 2010 1:57 PM
President Barack Obama says there won't be any "litmus tests" for a Supreme Court nominee, but he wants someone who recognizes individual aspirations, and "that includes women's rights." The president said he was confident the Senate would offer a smooth, civil and thoughtful confirmation process for his eventual choice.... more »
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