Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court Nomination http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106462774&ft=1&f=106462774 The Senate Judiciary Committee conducts hearings on Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court. President Obama tapped the federal appeals court judge to replace retiring Justice David Souter. If confirmed as expected, she would be the third woman and the first Hispanic to serve on the nation's high court. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:33:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court Nomination http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106462774&ft=1&f=106462774 yes First Up For Sotomayor: A Case With Partisan Edge Sonia Sotomayor made history Thursday, winning approval from the Senate to become the first Hispanic to sit on the nation's mightiest bench. And in less than a month, Sotomayor and the rest of the justices will rehear arguments in a high-profile campaign finance case that could rewrite the rules that restrict corporate political campaign spending. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111614828&ft=1&f=106462774 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111614828&ft=1&f=106462774 Sonia Sotomayor made history Thursday, winning approval from the Senate to become the first Hispanic to sit on the nation's mightiest bench. And in less than a month, Sotomayor and the rest of the justices will rehear arguments in a high-profile campaign finance case that could rewrite the rules that restrict corporate political campaign spending. no Sonia Sotomayor made history Thursday, winning approval from the Senate to become the first Hispanic to sit on the nation's mightiest bench. And in less than a month, Sotomayor and the rest of the justices will rehear arguments in a high-profile campaign finance case that could rewrite the rules that restrict corporate political campaign spending.

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]]> Senate Begins Debate On Sotomayor Nomination The full Senate began debate Tuesday on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor. With all the Democrats and a handful of Republicans expected to vote for her, there was little doubt President Obama's first high court nominee would be confirmed. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111542825&ft=1&f=106462774 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111542825&ft=1&f=106462774 The full Senate began debate Tuesday on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor. With all the Democrats and a handful of Republicans expected to vote for her, there was little doubt President Obama's first high court nominee would be confirmed. no The full Senate began debate Tuesday on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor. With all the Democrats and a handful of Republicans expected to vote for her, there was little doubt President Obama's first high court nominee would be confirmed.

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]]> 6 GOP Senators To Vote In Favor Of Sotomayor The U.S. Senate vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor may tell us more about the Republican party than it does about the nominee. Just six Republicans have so far announced their support for Sotomayor. The latest is Tennessee's Lamar Alexander. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111409940&ft=1&f=106462774 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111409940&ft=1&f=106462774 The U.S. Senate vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor may tell us more about the Republican party than it does about the nominee. Just six Republicans have so far announced their support for Sotomayor. The latest is Tennessee's Lamar Alexander. 260 no The U.S. Senate vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor may tell us more about the Republican party than it does about the nominee. Just six Republicans have so far announced their support for Sotomayor. The latest is Tennessee's Lamar Alexander.

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]]> Sotomayor Nomination A Benchmark For Latino Politics The recent vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court marks a turning point in Latino politics and will likely result in the first Latina appointed to the high court. Veronica Varga Stidvent and James Aldrete discuss what affect Sotomayor's nomination — and confirmation process — could have on Latino voters as they push for political power. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111302218&ft=1&f=106462774 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111302218&ft=1&f=106462774 The recent vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court marks a turning point in Latino politics and will likely result in the first Latina appointed to the high court. Veronica Varga Stidvent and James Aldrete discuss what affect Sotomayor's nomination — and confirmation process — could have on Latino voters as they push for political power. 733 no The recent vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court marks a turning point in Latino politics and will likely result in the first Latina appointed to the high court. Veronica Varga Stidvent and James Aldrete discuss what affect Sotomayor's nomination — and confirmation process — could have on Latino voters as they push for political power.

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]]> Senate Panel Backs Sotomayor Nomination The Senate Judiciary Committee votes to send Judge Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate for confirmation. Just one Republican joined Democrats in the 13-6 vote for President Obama's first high court nominee. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111180921&ft=1&f=106462774 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111180921&ft=1&f=106462774 The Senate Judiciary Committee votes to send Judge Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate for confirmation. Just one Republican joined Democrats in the 13-6 vote for President Obama's first high court nominee. no The Senate Judiciary Committee votes to send Judge Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate for confirmation. Just one Republican joined Democrats in the 13-6 vote for President Obama's first high court nominee.

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]]> Senate Panel Set To Vote On Sotomayor Tuesday's scheduled vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court is expected to be sharply divided along party lines. She is expected to be confirmed by the full Senate before the Aug. 7 recess. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111092234&ft=1&f=106462774 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111092234&ft=1&f=106462774 Tuesday's scheduled vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court is expected to be sharply divided along party lines. She is expected to be confirmed by the full Senate before the Aug. 7 recess. no Tuesday's scheduled vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court is expected to be sharply divided along party lines. She is expected to be confirmed by the full Senate before the Aug. 7 recess.

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]]> Sotomayor Appears Close To Confirmation Republicans promise that the full Senate will vote on Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court by early August. Jeff Sessions, the Senate Judiciary Committee's top Republican, has abandoned calls for a delay in the vote until September. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106722308&ft=1&f=106462774 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106722308&ft=1&f=106462774 Republicans promise that the full Senate will vote on Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court by early August. Jeff Sessions, the Senate Judiciary Committee's top Republican, has abandoned calls for a delay in the vote until September. 254 no Republicans promise that the full Senate will vote on Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court by early August. Jeff Sessions, the Senate Judiciary Committee's top Republican, has abandoned calls for a delay in the vote until September.

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]]> Senate Moves Closer To Sotomayor Vote Judge Sonia Sotomayor appeared poised to become the nation's first Hispanic Supreme Court justice Thursday, with the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee saying the GOP won't block a vote on her nomination. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106662720&ft=1&f=106462774 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106662720&ft=1&f=106462774 Judge Sonia Sotomayor appeared poised to become the nation's first Hispanic Supreme Court justice Thursday, with the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee saying the GOP won't block a vote on her nomination. no Judge Sonia Sotomayor appeared poised to become the nation's first Hispanic Supreme Court justice Thursday, with the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee saying the GOP won't block a vote on her nomination.

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]]> Sotomayor's Careful Means To High-Stakes Ends As senators wrapped up their questioning of Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor on Thursday, she remained to the end — and by design — as ideologically elusive as those who came before her. It's a script that partisan politics demands of court nominees. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106701643&ft=1&f=106462774 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106701643&ft=1&f=106462774 As senators wrapped up their questioning of Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor on Thursday, she remained to the end — and by design — as ideologically elusive as those who came before her. It's a script that partisan politics demands of court nominees. no As senators wrapped up their questioning of Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor on Thursday, she remained to the end — and by design — as ideologically elusive as those who came before her. It's a script that partisan politics demands of court nominees.

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]]> This Latina Moment: Sotomayor Spurs Debate If she is sworn in, Judge Sonia Sotomayor will be the first Hispanic justice on the Supreme Court. Since her nomination, a cultural debate has opened among many Latinos. Author Gustavo Arellano and <em>Latina Magazine</em> editor-in-chief Mimi Valdes Ryan talk about what Sotomayor's nomination means for Hispanic identity in the U.S. and what this moment in American history means to them. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106695125&ft=1&f=106462774 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106695125&ft=1&f=106462774 If she is sworn in, Judge Sonia Sotomayor will be the first Hispanic justice on the Supreme Court. Since her nomination, a cultural debate has opened among many Latinos. Author Gustavo Arellano and <em>Latina Magazine</em> editor-in-chief Mimi Valdes Ryan talk about what Sotomayor's nomination means for Hispanic identity in the U.S. and what this moment in American history means to them. 1818 no If she is sworn in, Judge Sonia Sotomayor will be the first Hispanic justice on the Supreme Court. Since her nomination, a cultural debate has opened among many Latinos. Author Gustavo Arellano and Latina Magazine editor-in-chief Mimi Valdes Ryan talk about what Sotomayor's nomination means for Hispanic identity in the U.S. and what this moment in American history means to them.

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]]> Highlights From Sotomayor's Confirmation Hearing Judge Sonia Sotomayor is expected to wrap up her confirmation hearing testimony Thursday. We'll hear audio excerpts of highlights from the day's discussions, and talk with Dahlia Lithwick, senior editor of <em>Slate.com</em>, about Sotomayor's performance and why she argues that senators on both sides dropped the ball. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106695138&ft=1&f=106462774 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106695138&ft=1&f=106462774 Judge Sonia Sotomayor is expected to wrap up her confirmation hearing testimony Thursday. We'll hear audio excerpts of highlights from the day's discussions, and talk with Dahlia Lithwick, senior editor of <em>Slate.com</em>, about Sotomayor's performance and why she argues that senators on both sides dropped the ball. 1034 no Judge Sonia Sotomayor is expected to wrap up her confirmation hearing testimony Thursday. We'll hear audio excerpts of highlights from the day's discussions, and talk with Dahlia Lithwick, senior editor of Slate.com, about Sotomayor's performance and why she argues that senators on both sides dropped the ball.

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]]> Sotomayor Back For Another Round Of Questions Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor returns to the Senate Judiciary committee Thursday for what is expected to be her fourth and final day on the witness stand. There were more questions about abortion on Wednesday. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106677804&ft=1&f=106462774 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106677804&ft=1&f=106462774 Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor returns to the Senate Judiciary committee Thursday for what is expected to be her fourth and final day on the witness stand. There were more questions about abortion on Wednesday. 269 no Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor returns to the Senate Judiciary committee Thursday for what is expected to be her fourth and final day on the witness stand. There were more questions about abortion on Wednesday.

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