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Senate to confirm Kagan as high court justice

Senate to confirm Kagan as high court justice

Her confirmation assured, Elena Kagan is on the brink of becoming the fourth woman ever to serve as a Supreme Court justice.

Senh: Finally. This Elena Kagan confirmation seemed like it went on forever.

 

Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan wins committee approval

Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan wins committee approval

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.

 

Kagan hearings near end with confirmation likely

Kagan hearings near end with confirmation likely

Her confirmation all but assured, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan neared the end of a final grueling day of Senate questioning Wednesday, fielding GOP challenges on abortion, gays in the military and other divisive issues while sidestepping Democrats' invitations to blast conservative decisions by the court she's hoping to join.

 

Kagan grilled by senators

Kagan grilled by senators

Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan says she continues to oppose the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy that bans openly gay and lesbian soldiers from military service.

 

Kagan's skills well-suited to Senate hearings

The president's Supreme Court nominee has exhibited the dexterity necessary to respond to tough questions in a public forum, ...

 

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