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...statement on Tuesday, Kyl congratulated Sotomayor on her nomination, adding that he would "take great care in examining her record to ensure that she demonstrates personal integrity, a commitment to the rule of law and a judicial temperament." He hinted that the nomination process would not be short. "When Samuel Alito was first nominated [in 2005], the minority was afforded 93 days before he received a confirmation vote," he said. "I would expect that Senate Democrats will afford the minority the same courtesy as we move forward with this process...
...same five candidates for the court a total of nine times. (Only one was confirmed.) President Lyndon Johnson was snubbed in 1968 when his nomination of Justice Abe Fortas as Chief Justice was filibustered so heavily that Fortas withdrew. As a Senator, Obama joined an unsuccessful filibuster against Samuel Alito in 2006. Even the legendary Louis Brandeis faced strong opposition over his progressive rulings (combined with an undercurrent of anti-Semitism...
Ancient Waters. Vermont's Lake Champlain is noting its quadcentennial. It's been 400 years since French explorer Samuel de Champlain, who charted the St. Lawrence River and founded Quebec City, hit Champlain's shores. There will be tours of the shipwrecks at the bottom of the lake, along with fairs and arts festivals around the lake through the rest of the year...
...planning. HUDS currently operates both eateries. Veronica M. Maldonado ’11, who works at the Coffee Bar, said that the eatery is entirely staffed by students and added that a student manager noted that jobs may be available at Lamont for those looking to work next year. Samuel T. Jack ’11, editor-in-chief of the Harvard Independent, said that “perhaps the reason that the Penthouse Coffee Bar was under-utilized was that it was never fully functional.” He said that in his experience—the Independent holds...
Wurtzelbacher, Samuel (Joe the Plumber) •departure from Republican party...