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Ginsburg talks about television and the high courtThe Associated PressJustice Sonia Sotomayor was in the crowd but didn't join Ginsburg on stage. Sotomayor was to speak to the judges In a closed-door session Saturday.and more »
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PoliticoNRA won't endorse ReidPoliticoNRA Chairman Chris Cox cited Reid's votes in favor of confirming Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor as pivotal to the group's decision. ...and more »
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Wikileaks case could be the push to update espionage lawsNextgovAs evidence, he pointed to a congressional hearing in May on the need to update espionage laws, and recent comments by Sonia Sotomayor, who indicated the ...
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LA Observed (blog)Frank O. SotomayorLA Observed (blog)The hearings made for good theater - they were broadcast live on LA television - but they were a farce. Much of the questioning tried to link protest ...and more »
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Sotomayor tells DU audience that stubborn streak helped her overcome resistanceDenver PostDuring last year's confirmation hearings before the US Senate, Sotomayor said critics didn't think she was intelligent enough for the job. ...and more »
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Coal ash from power plants contaminates water in 21 states, study findsFort Worth Star TelegramCOLORADO -- Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor predicts that the nation's high court will be asked again to weigh national security versus free speech ...and more »
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...complexion but did encounter bias as a child and as a judge. During last year's confirmation hearings before the U.S. Senate, Sotomayor said critics didn't believe she was intelligent enough for the job. "People kept accusing me of not being smart enough,"...
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Kendrick Meek only one of big three in U.S. Senate race to support Sonia SotomayorPolitiFactRubio wrote: "During the recent Judiciary Committee hearings, it became clear that I could not in good conscience support Sotomayor's confirmation and would ...and more »
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KFC Skinwich lives on through T-shirts and underwearChicago Tribune (blog)... same site where I've found shirts saying "kimchi," "I heart pork fat," and even "Wise Latina" just days into Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings. ...and more »
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Seattle TimesGuest columnist When does diversity equal bias rather than benefit?Seattle TimesDuring Sotomayor's confirmation hearings, considerable amounts of ink and airtime were devoted to questioning whether Sotomayor would apologize for her ...and more »
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The HinduKagan Receives Confirmation to Supreme CourtGlobalShiftDespite the racist and sexist accusations throughout Sotomayor's confirmation hearings, she is in reality a very centrist, conservative (in the judicial ...Kagan confirmed to Supreme CourtThe HillNRA Steps up Anti-Kagan CampaignU.S. News & World ReportKagan avoids drama on way to courtPolitico (blog)USA Today -Los Angeles Times -Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)all 6,020 news articles »
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NJ.com (blog)Justice Samuel Alito takes off his mask: Where is the restrained conservative ...NJ.com (blog)... and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor. But maybe it was the real Alito. Because let's face it, nothing we saw in those confirmation hearings turned out ...
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Government by corporations is the future of the USAsheville Citizen-TimesDuring the Sotomayor confirmation hearings, the Republicans were afraid Sotomayor would vote to overturn court precedent and be an “activist” judge. ...and more »
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2nd Circuit Upholds Town's Definition of Adult-Oriented BusinessThe National Law JournalHe cited a ruling by 2nd Second Circuit Judge Sonia Sotomayor, who recently was appointed to the US Supreme Court. Her 2007 opinion in Thibodeau v. ...and more »
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Justice Kennedy was key to conservatives' win in campaign finance decisionWashington Post... Thomas and Alito -- and Team Stevens: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen G. Breyer and rookie Sonia Sotomayor subbing for the retired David H. Souter. ...and more »
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The Money TimesLawmakers Spar with NFL Officials, Players on AntitrustMain Justice“You are seeking through this ruling what you haven't gotten from Congress,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor said to the NFL's lawyer during oral arguments. ...NFL Players Lobby Congress to Keep League from Getting Antitrust ProtectionKansas City infoZineall 214 news articles »
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...and stopped to talk to those in line. Then I wrote about a father and son who were in line for all of this week's and last week's hearings. What have some of your favorite judicial comments been so far? I really enjoyed seeing Sotomayor in action. In her...
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Washington PostNo easy pass for NFL in Supreme CourtNational Football PostThe justice who appeared most engaged was the newest member of the court, Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Interestingly, she has a bit of a history with ...What we Learned From the Supreme Court About American Needle v. NFLHuffington Post (blog)Arguments In American Needle V. NFL Focus Mainly On LicensingSportsBusiness Daily (subscription)Supreme Court Skeptical Of NFL's Claim In American Needle CaseSportsBusiness Daily (subscription)all 617 news articles »
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Another tribute paid to Justice Sotomayor -- how own comic book!Latina Lista (blog)After watching Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor field questions from those Congressmen during her confirmation hearings, the popular impression was ...Supreme Court justices appear split on US sex offender lawChristian Science MonitorJustices Hear Sex-Offender CaseWall Street JournalSex-Offender Commitment Law Gets Support at US Supreme CourtBusinessWeekBoston Globe -Law.com -Courthouse News Serviceall 360 news articles »
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...a boss generous enough to open her apartment for Scotch and poker nights for her clerks. Not that she isn’t self-regarding: Sotomayor’s friends bought her dozens of outfits for her to wear at her confirmation hearings, and she brought a trainer in to help...
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New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez; Ramona Romero, National President of the Hispanic National Bar Association; and Professor Jenny Rivera of CUNY School of Law today held a press conference to comment on Judge Sonia Sotomayors confirmation hearings and a future vote in the Senate.
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www.politico.com — Sotomayor's performance served her well, but left both bases feeling like they missed an opportunity.
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Judge Sonia Sotomayor, President Obamas first nominee to the Supreme Court, introduced herself to the nation Monday by speaking about how her journey from public housing in the Bronx to the federal bench has shaped her philosophyand made her a jurist whose philosophy is guided by fidelity to the law. Scott Drake interviews Brad Bannon president of Bannon Communications Research.
Senator Chuck Grassley talks about the confirmation hearings of Judge Sonia Sotomayor during his weekly address.
Sen. Sessions misspeaks while talking about reducing crack cocaine sentencing guidelines, but sounds like he's looking forward to "doing crack."
Senator Arlen Specter asks Judge Sotomayor about stare decisis as it relates to Planned Parenthood vs. Casey and Roe vs. Wade and Senator John Cornyn attempts to inquire after Sotomayor's personal position on a woman's right to choose.
David Rivkin discusses his concerns about judicial activism and the risk to national security when the courts exert unconstitutional authority.
(By Heather, crooksandliars.com ) One of the lighter moments from the Sonia Sotomayor hearings and just for fun here. Al actually did a very good job during the hearing and seemed to have the talking heads a bit astounded that he could be serious and ask some good questions, as well as funny. As long as Al continues to add this sort of humor along with his wonkiness to the debate on the Senate floor, or during hearings, I'm sure he'll manage to keep the talking heads flummoxed, or at least pretending to be. Anyone who's actually followed his biography should not be surprised by the fact that he probably just raised the collective IQ of the Senate by a few points the minute he was sworn in.
Senator Chuck Schumer in his empathetic way cried at the Sonia Sotomayor hearing over the love that Judge Sotomayor had, and still has for the Nancy Drew book series. Even Glenn Beck cried about it on his show; it seems to be affecting the entire population of America. This empathetic wise Latino woman is fast becoming an American Icon. If this woman is not affirmed as a Supreme Court Justice then it will be a travesty beyond all other travesties; how will we ever live it down? It is as if she is the Latino Gorge Washington of her time; she is the indispensable wise Latino. She must be confirmed at all cost, our countries future depends on it. So do it now! Before it is too late!!! jbranstetter04
US Senate Republican Whip Jon Kyl poses a second round of questions to Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor on the fourth day of her Senate confirmation hearings, July 16, 2009.
US Senate Republican Whip Jon Kyl poses a third round of questions to Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor during her Senate confirmation hearings, July 16, 2009.
Good thing Al Franken won the election, so he could participate in the confirmation hearings of Sotomayor to the SCOTUS. Franken focuses on Perry Mason trivia. www.schnittshow.com www.schnittshow.com
Senator Ben Cardin comments on the progress of the Sotomayor confirmation hearing
Sam Seder on Campbell Brown's CNN show telling what GOP senators are really thinking when they ask theor questions
Senator Amy Klobuchar talks about her questions to Judge Sonia Sotomayor during the 3rd day of her confirmation hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Klobuchar covered key legal questions - but she also asked Judge Sotomayor about the baseball All-Star Game, played last night. Sotomayor and Klobuchar were both watching the ball game (or at least part of it).
July 15, 2009 -- After the third day of Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court hearings, one thing became clear - she's already charmed quite a few of the senators. Lindsey Graham, Al Franken, Dianne Feinstein, Amy Klobuchar, Patrick Leahy, and Russ Feingold were among those who had words of high praise for the judge.
We just CAN'T get a straight answer out of this woman!
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A group of firefighters from New Haven, Connecticut, made their first appearance at Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings. The firefighters were at the center of a controversial reverse discrimination case heard by the judge. (July 15)
Reproductive health related questions on privacy rights and abortion were asked by Senators John Cornyn and Tom Coburn of Judge Sonia Sotomayor at her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, July 15, 2009.
Michael Greenberger, JD, founder and director of the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security, discusses the latest developments in the US Senate confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor. The interview aired live on WUSA tv's morning show in Washington, DC
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