Elena Kagan's Supreme Court Nomination http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126664425&ft=1&f=126664425 Get full coverage of President Obama's choice for the 112th justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. If she is confirmed, Elena Kagan, 50, would be the youngest member of the current court and her presence would result in three female justices on the nine-member court for the first time in its history. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:16:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Elena Kagan's Supreme Court Nomination http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126664425&ft=1&f=126664425 Kagan Sworn In As Supreme Court Justice She becomes the 112th justice and the fourth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to Kagan in a ceremony at the court. Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129050599&ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129050599&ft=1&f=126664425 She becomes the 112th justice and the fourth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to Kagan in a ceremony at the court.

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]]> Senate Confirms Kagan To U.S. Supreme Court That a former U.S. solicitor general and dean of Harvard Law School would attract just five votes from 41 GOP senators underscores just how much the wrangling over federal court vacancies has come to reflect the nation’s growing political divide. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:24:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129005079&ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129005079&ft=1&f=126664425 That a former U.S. solicitor general and dean of Harvard Law School would attract just five votes from 41 GOP senators underscores just how much the wrangling over federal court vacancies has come to reflect the nation’s growing political divide.

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]]> Senate Confirms Elena Kagan To Supreme Court Solicitor General Elena Kagan was confirmed Thursday to the Supreme Court, with support from Democrats and a handful of Republicans. The vote was 63-37. During debate, Republicans took the opportunity to question Kagan's lack of judicial experience and commitment to judicial restraint. Democrats questioned the direction of the Roberts court and observed that it seemed devoted to protecting "powerful interests." Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129008749&ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129008749&ft=1&f=126664425 Solicitor General Elena Kagan was confirmed Thursday to the Supreme Court, with support from Democrats and a handful of Republicans. The vote was 63-37. During debate, Republicans took the opportunity to question Kagan's lack of judicial experience and commitment to judicial restraint. Democrats questioned the direction of the Roberts court and observed that it seemed devoted to protecting "powerful interests."

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]]> Senate Committee Approves Kagan Nomination The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to approve the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. The 13-6 vote sends Kagan's nomination to the full Senate. Lindsey Graham was the only Republican on the panel to vote in favor of Kagan. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128650185&ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128650185&ft=1&f=126664425 The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to approve the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. The 13-6 vote sends Kagan's nomination to the full Senate. Lindsey Graham was the only Republican on the panel to vote in favor of Kagan.

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]]> Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Risking Wrath On Right, Votes Yes On Kagan The Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court fell on strict party lines ... except for Sen. Lindsey Graham.  The South Carolina Republican voted in her favor. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2010/07/20/128641965/judiciary-panel-takes-up-kagan-nomination-graham-r-sc-votes?ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2010/07/20/128641965/judiciary-panel-takes-up-kagan-nomination-graham-r-sc-votes?ft=1&f=126664425 The Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court fell on strict party lines ... except for Sen. Lindsey Graham.  The South Carolina Republican voted in her favor.

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]]> GOP Pushes For More Votes Against Kagan Because Democrats hold a Senate majority, there is little doubt Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will be confirmed. But the Republican leadership, and some outside groups, are pushing hard to raise the number of 'no' votes. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128549125&ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128549125&ft=1&f=126664425 Because Democrats hold a Senate majority, there is little doubt Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will be confirmed. But the Republican leadership, and some outside groups, are pushing hard to raise the number of 'no' votes.

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]]> Kagan's Wit Helps Her Court Favor In between arguing about the commerce clause and explaining the meaning of interlocutory appeal, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan delivered some very funny lines over 17 hours in a Senate hearing room. Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128272818&ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128272818&ft=1&f=126664425 In between arguing about the commerce clause and explaining the meaning of interlocutory appeal, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan delivered some very funny lines over 17 hours in a Senate hearing room.

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]]> Thurgood Marshall Jr. Sheds Light On Father Elena Kagan's stated admiration for Thurgood Marshall, the Supreme Court justice she once clerked for, became the focus of much scrutiny during her confirmation hearings. Marshall's son talks about the late justice's true legacy, and his relationship with Kagan. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128271578&ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128271578&ft=1&f=126664425 Elena Kagan's stated admiration for Thurgood Marshall, the Supreme Court justice she once clerked for, became the focus of much scrutiny during her confirmation hearings. Marshall's son talks about the late justice's true legacy, and his relationship with Kagan.

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]]> Live Blog: Witnesses Testify On Kagan's Supreme Court Nomination On the fourth day of the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, get up-to-the-minute analysis. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/07/01/128247446/live-blog-witnesses-testify-on-kagan-s-supreme-court-nomination?ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/07/01/128247446/live-blog-witnesses-testify-on-kagan-s-supreme-court-nomination?ft=1&f=126664425 On the fourth day of the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, get up-to-the-minute analysis.

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]]> High Stakes, But No High Drama At Kagan Hearings ANALYSIS: Other news has overshadowed the confirmation hearings, and a Democratic majority in the Senate has made the outcome seem almost predetermined. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128222465&ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128222465&ft=1&f=126664425 ANALYSIS: Other news has overshadowed the confirmation hearings, and a Democratic majority in the Senate has made the outcome seem almost predetermined.

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]]> Kagan Confirmation Hearings Near End Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan endured close to nine hours of questioning from senators on Tuesday. And Wednesday, she returned to the witness chair for more. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128220846&ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128220846&ft=1&f=126664425 Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan endured close to nine hours of questioning from senators on Tuesday. And Wednesday, she returned to the witness chair for more.

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]]> After Testimony, Kagan Appears Headed For Court Senators have spent two days confronting nominee Elena Kagan with questions about abortion, gun rights and presidential power. But while she may not get their votes, even Republican leaders say it seems likely she will make it to the Supreme Court. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128201249&ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128201249&ft=1&f=126664425 Senators have spent two days confronting nominee Elena Kagan with questions about abortion, gun rights and presidential power. But while she may not get their votes, even Republican leaders say it seems likely she will make it to the Supreme Court.

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]]> Live Blogging: Elena Kagan Confirmation Hearings, Day 3 Get up-to-the-minute analysis as senators quiz Elena Kagan on her views during the third day of her Senate confirmation hearings. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/06/30/128210417/live-blogging-elena-kagan-confirmation-hearings-day-3?ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/06/30/128210417/live-blogging-elena-kagan-confirmation-hearings-day-3?ft=1&f=126664425 Get up-to-the-minute analysis as senators quiz Elena Kagan on her views during the third day of her Senate confirmation hearings.

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]]> Sen. Sessions Jabs As GOP Colleagues Tread Lightly On the second day of Elena Kagan's Supreme Court confirmation hearing, Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama stuck to combative questioning while other Republicans remained tepid. Though Kagan did not fully reach the level of meaningful engagement she called for in an article 15 years ago, she did reveal some insights. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128197478&ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128197478&ft=1&f=126664425 On the second day of Elena Kagan's Supreme Court confirmation hearing, Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama stuck to combative questioning while other Republicans remained tepid. Though Kagan did not fully reach the level of meaningful engagement she called for in an article 15 years ago, she did reveal some insights.

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]]> Kagan Defends Approach To Military Recruiting Elena Kagan's treatment of military recruiters at Harvard Law School took center stage Tuesday on her second day of confirmation hearings to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. In tones at times emotional and steely, Kagan defended her record as a Harvard dean, even when challenged by Sen. Jeff Sessions. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128176699&ft=1&f=126664425 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128176699&ft=1&f=126664425 Elena Kagan's treatment of military recruiters at Harvard Law School took center stage Tuesday on her second day of confirmation hearings to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. In tones at times emotional and steely, Kagan defended her record as a Harvard dean, even when challenged by Sen. Jeff Sessions.

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