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Debate begins on Kagan
Supporters and opponents of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan are getting their final say on the Senate floor, although she seems a safe bet for confirmation.
Continue reading...Judiciary panel OKs Elena Kagan for Supreme Court
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to approve Elena Kagan’s nomination to the Supreme Court. The 13-6 vote sends Kagan’s 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, Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, joined panel Democrats [...]
Continue reading...GOP uses Kagan as election fundraiser
Monday, July 19, 2010
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Last year, Senate Republicans took their time in revealing how they intended to vote on then-Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
Continue reading...Senior Republican wins weeklong delay on Kagan
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed scheduled action Tuesday to send Elena Kagan's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate for confirmation, setting a panel vote for next week.
Continue reading...Kagan explains ‘vapid’ and ‘hollow’ comment
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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Senate lawmakers got to ask questions of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan today, the second day of her confirmation hearings.
Continue reading...White House praises Kagan as GOP criticism mounts
Friday, June 25, 2010
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The White House said Friday that Elena Kagan would be an impartial justice on the Supreme Court, as Republicans and conservative groups heaped criticism on her for her stance on legal issues and position on military recruitment at Harvard Law School.
Continue reading...Bork to urge lawmakers to ‘Bork’ Kagan
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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In 1995, Elena Kagan paid former Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork a compliment.
Continue reading...Kagan sought secrecy in 4 of 5 open gov’t cases
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan's arguments as solicitor general in several cases on government secrecy were at odds with a promise of transparency made by her boss and top client, President Barack Obama.
Continue reading...Will Kagan confirmation hearings be substantive, or just for show?
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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The U.S. Supreme Court confirmation process has been criticized as a kabuki theatre of sorts - nominees face a Senate panel for questioning, but rarely give substantive answers on issues that may be taken up by the Court.
Continue reading...Obama picks Kagan as Supreme Court nominee
Monday, May 10, 2010
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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.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
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