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Support mounts for Sotomayor

A seventh Republican broke ranks on Wednesday and backed Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, who appeared virtually certain of winning Senate approval as the first Hispanic on the highest U.S. court.

 

White House Counsel's Job Is at Stake

Obama officials are holding discussions that could result in White House counsel Gregory Craig leaving his post, following a rocky tenure.

 

Senate panel approves Sotomayor

Senate panel approves Sotomayor

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved President Barack Obama's nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court, all but ensuring she will become the court's first Hispanic justice.

 

Senate Republicans delay Sotomayor vote

Senate Republicans on Tuesday slowed down the anticipated confirmation of U.S. President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee, federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor.

 

Sotomayor is grilled on abortion and gun rights

GOP senators press the Supreme Court nominee for her views on controversial subjects. But Sotomayor avoids engaging with her questioners and sticks to her judicial record.

 

Sotomayor defends 'wise Latina' remark

Sotomayor defends 'wise Latina' remark

Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor vigorously defended herself today against charges that her speeches and rulings show racial bias, telling a Senate panel vetting her nomination that critics had misunderstood her record.

 

Obama’s Chief Auto Adviser Steps Down

Steven Rattner, who has faced recent questions about his firm’s role in a pension scandal, will be succeeded by Ron Bloom.

 

Obama picks Regina Benjamin as surgeon general

Obama picks Regina Benjamin as surgeon general

President Barack Obama has selected Dr. Regina Benjamin, an Alabama family physician, as the U.S. surgeon general, an administration official said on Monday.

 

Sotomayor set for Senate hearing

Sotomayor set for Senate hearing

Confirmation hearings are due in the US Senate for President Obama's nominee to serve on the Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor.

 

Group Sends Sotomayor Docs to Senate

Group Sends Sotomayor Docs to Senate

Documents from Sotomayor's years on advocacy group board could open an ugly new chapter in her confirmation.

 

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