WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan won approval Tuesday of a divided Senate Judiciary Committee, moving her a step closer to becoming President Barack Obama's second appointee on the high court.
Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan Wins Committee Approval
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Tue, 07/20/2010 - 10:01am
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