Senate Confirms Elena Kagan To Supreme Court
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Elena Kagan's Supreme Court Nomination
Chief Justice John Roberts administers the judicial oath to Elena Kagan at the Supreme Court Building in Washington on Saturday. The Bible is held by Jeffrey Minear, counselor to the chief justice.
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.
GOP Pushes For More Votes Against Kagan()
July 16, 2010 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.
Kagan's Wit Helps Her Court Favor()
July 4, 2010 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.
Thurgood Marshall Jr. Sheds Light On Father()
July 2, 2010 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()
July 1, 2010 On the fourth day of the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, get up-to-the-minute analysis.
Kagan Confirmation Hearings Near End()
June 30, 2010 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.
After Testimony, Kagan Appears Headed For Court()
June 30, 2010 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 Blog: Kagan Fields More Questions()
June 30, 2010 Get up-to-the-minute analysis as senators quiz Elena Kagan on her views during the third day of her Senate confirmation hearings.
Sen. Sessions Jabs As GOP Colleagues Tread Lightly()
June 29, 2010 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.
Kagan Defends Approach To Military Recruiting()
June 29, 2010 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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