Senate Republicans Block Obama Appeals Court Nominee

Los Angeles TimesSenate Republicans block Obama appeals court nomineeWashington PostSenate Republicans on Tuesday filibustered the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, blocking the nominee President Obama chose last year to serve on one of the nation's most powerful courts. ...Senate GOP blocks Obama's pick for DC appeals courtLos Angeles TimesRepublicans block Obama nominee for US judgeshipReutersRepublicans block Obama appellate court nomineeWall Street JournalCNNall 267 news articles »

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