Opening Arguments Archive
Justice Breyer: I'll go to State of the Union
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer said Sunday that he will attend the upcoming State of the Union address, even as more conservative justices have been critical of what happened at the last one.
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Aaron Blake
| December 12, 2010; 11:26 AM ET |
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Laurence Tribe unfiltered on Sonia Sotomayor
Harvard Law Professor Laurence H. Tribe minced no words in a May 2009 letter to his former student, President Obama, urging Obama to nominate Harvard Law Dean Elena Kagan to fill retiring Justice David Souter's seat on the Supreme Court.
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Rachel Weiner
| October 28, 2010; 5:11 PM ET |
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McConnell gives Franken a piece of his mind
By Paul Kane Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) gave freshman Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.)...
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| August 5, 2010; 8:15 PM ET |
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ABC26 WGNO: Clarence Thomas's nephew allegedly tased at Louisiana hospital
Family members of Derek Thomas, nephew of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, are alleging that the younger Thomas, was punched and tased when he was admitted to West Jefferson Hospital Thursday.
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| July 9, 2010; 4:35 PM ET |
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Court won't hear soft-money challenge
The Supreme Court on Tuesday decided that it would not to undertake another review of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform act, rejecting a Republican-sponsored challenge to the law's centerpiece prohbition on unregulated "soft money" contributions to political parties.
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| June 29, 2010; 11:30 AM ET |
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Kagan hearings witness list released
The Senate Judiciary Committee has announced the witness list for Elena Kagan's Supreme Court confirmation hearings.
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Garance Franke-Ruta
| June 25, 2010; 5:26 PM ET |
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Elena Kagan in her own words,
Garance Franke-Ruta
, June 25, 2010
Supreme Court in Miranda case: Suspect must invoke right,
Washington Post Editors
, June 1, 2010
Elena Kagan confirmation hearings to begin June 28,
Emily Kotecki
, May 19, 2010
Kagan deputy takes over,
Robert Barnes
, May 17, 2010
Kagan theses to be available online,
Garance Franke-Ruta
, May 17, 2010
Senate Republicans test out new Kagan attacks,
Matt DeLong
, May 16, 2010
Sessions: Kagan violated the law at Harvard; Schumer: Gulf spill makes passing climate bill more difficult; Kyl says Kagan filibuster unlikely; Sestak predicts victory,
44 Editor
, May 16, 2010
Souter's bachelorhood sparked debate in '90,
Garance Franke-Ruta
, May 13, 2010
Law professors vouch for Kagan on diversity,
Krissah Thompson
, May 12, 2010
Obama marks Stevens' 90th birthday with congratulatory letter,
Post Editor
, April 20, 2010
McCain surveys supporters on SCOTUS process,
By Michael D. Shear
, April 14, 2010
Obama and senators to confer about court opening,
Robert Barnes
, April 13, 2010
Hillary Clinton not a candidate for Supreme Court,
Anne E. Kornblut
, April 12, 2010
No surprises yet ahead of Supreme Court fight,
Ben Pershing
, April 12, 2010
GOP Senators: Filibuster of Supreme Court nominee 'unlikely',
44 Editor
, April 11, 2010
Diane Wood, Supreme Court justice? ,
Rachel Weiner
, April 9, 2010
Elena Kagan, Supreme Court justice?,
Rachel Weiner
, April 9, 2010
Specter urges Justice Stevens to remain on court,
Post Editor
, April 4, 2010
Antonin Scalia: No right to secede,
Web Politics Editor
, February 17, 2010
O'Connor: 'Don't know' if Bush v. Gore the right decision,
Web Politics Editor
, January 26, 2010
Supreme Court schedules special Thursday session,
Web Politics Editor
, January 20, 2010
Ginsburg Hospitalized Overnight for Reaction to Medications,
Robert Barnes
, October 15, 2009
Supreme Court Term Begins Today, Many Cases Refused,
washingtonpost.com editors
, October 5, 2009
Justice Ginsburg Released From Hospital,
Web Politics Editor
, September 25, 2009
Court Plans to Quickly Release Audio of Argument in FEC Case,
Post Editor
, September 4, 2009
Justice Stevens Hires Just One Clerk ,
Robert Barnes
, September 2, 2009
McConnell Gets a Voice in Court Hearing on Campaign Finance ,
Robert Barnes
, August 17, 2009
Byrd to Attend Sotomayor Vote,
Kendra Nichols
, August 6, 2009
As Sotomayor Debate Begins, Two More Announce Opposition,
Paul Kane
, August 5, 2009
With Backing from Voinovich, Sotomayor Poised to Receive Support of 9 GOP Senators ,
Washington Post
, August 4, 2009
Sen. Alexander Becomes Highest-Ranking Republican to Back Sotomayor,
Perry Bacon Jr.
, July 30, 2009
Committee Prepares to Vote on Sotomayor,
Debbi Wilgoren
, July 28, 2009
With Sotomayor Vote, Parties Position for 2010,
Ben Pershing
, July 28, 2009
Graham Becomes First Judiciary Republican to Back Sotomayor,
Ben Pershing
, July 22, 2009
Collins Adds Another GOP Vote for Sotomayor,
Ben Pershing
, July 21, 2009
McConnell Says He'll Vote No on Sotomayor,
Post Editor
, July 17, 2009
Judiciary Committee Sets Vote for Tuesday,
Post Editor
, July 16, 2009
Full Transcripts: Key Witness Testimony, Questioning,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt, Witness Testimony: Chavez on Identity Politics,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt, Witness Testimony: Kirsanow on Ricci v. Stefano,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt, Witness Testimony: Henderson on PRLDEF,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt, Witness Testimony: Morgenthau on People v. Ferber and 'Tarzan' Murder Case,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt, Witness Testimony: Bloomberg on Sotomayor's Ties to PRLDEF,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt, Witness Testimony: McDaniel | Ricci | Vargas on Ricci v. DeStefano ,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Witness Testimony Begins,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Leahy and Sotomayor on Granting Certiorari,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Coburn and Sotomayor on Separation of Powers,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Kyl and Sotomayor on Foreign Law,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Grassley and Sotomayor on "Vacuums in the Law",
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Hatch and Sotomayor on Judicial Activism,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Coburn and Sotomayor on Second Amendment,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Coburn and Sotomayor on Fundamental Rights,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Specter and Sotomayor on Idea of Televised Court Proceedings,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Cornyn and Sotomayor on Same-Sex Marriage,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Specter and Sotomayor on Caseloads,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Cornyn and Sotomayor on Campaign Finance,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Kobuchar and Sotomayor on U.S. v. Giordano,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Graham and Sotomayor on Identity Politics and "Wise Latina" Comment,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Graham and Sotomayor on Second Amendment,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Feinstein and Sotomayor on Women in Law,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Key Excerpt: Kyl and Sotomayor on Ricci v. DeStefano,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Witness List, Day Four,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Speaker Lineup, Sotomayor Returns to the Hill,
Washington Post editors
, July 16, 2009
Social Issues Dominate Sotomayor Hearings,
Ben Pershing
, July 16, 2009
Microphone Problems Put Rookie Franken in the Chairman's Chair,
Post Editor
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Specter and Sotomayor on Article I ,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Specter and Sotomayor on Caseloads,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Kaufman and Sotomayor on Congressional Regulatory Authority,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Kaufman and Sotomayor on Commercial Practice,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Klobuchar and Sotomayor on Search Warrants,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Klobuchar and Sotomayor on Judicial Activism,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Whitehouse and Sotomayor on Search and Seizure Warrants,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Whitehouse and Sotomayor on Separation of Powers,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Coburn and Sotomayor on Right to Bear Arms,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Coburn and Sotomayor on Abortion,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Cardin and Sotomayor on Separtion of Powers,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Cardin and Sotomayor on Civil Rights,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Cornyn and Sotomayor on Abortion,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Cornyn and Sotomayor on 1996 Speech,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Cornyn and Sotomayor on "Wise Latina" Comment,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Speaker Lineup, Leahy's Opening Remarks,
Washington Post editors
, July 15, 2009
Key Excerpt: Durbin and Sotomayor on Immigration,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Durbin and Sotomayor on the Death Penalty,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Graham and Sotomayor on Gender,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Graham and Sotomayor on Abortion,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Graham Asks Sotomayor About Her Judicial Philosophy,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Schumer and Sotomayor on Immigration,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Kyl and Sotomayor on the Role of Gender in Judging,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Kyl and Sotomayor on Second Amendment Rights,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Feingold and Sotomayor on Empathy,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Questioning Sessions Between Sotomayor and Senators,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Feingold and Sotomayor on Second Amendment Rights,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Feingold and Sotomayor on Individual Rights and Liberties After 9/11,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Grassley Questions Sotomayor on Property Rights,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Feinstein and Sotomayor on National Security and Presidential Signing Statements,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Feinstein and Sotomayor on Evaluating Precedent,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Hatch and Sotomayor on Second Amendment Rights,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Kohl and Sotomayor on Term Limits for Judges,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Kohl and Sotomayor on Ricci Case,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Sotomayor on Bush v. Gore,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Kohl and Sotomayor on Affirmative Action,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Sessions on if Sotomayor's Background Would Create Bias,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Sessions on 'Wise Latina' Comment,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Leahy Questions Sotomayor on Second Amendment Rights,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Key Excerpt: Leahy on Sotomayor's 'Wise Latina' Comment,
washingtonpost.com
, July 14, 2009
Expert Analysis: First Day Reveals Little,
Paul Volpe
, July 14, 2009
Today's Questioning Marks a Passing of the Torch,
Post Editor
, July 14, 2009
Live Coverage: Confirmation Hearings,
Paul Volpe
, July 13, 2009
The Committee's Opening Statements,
washingtonpost.com
, July 13, 2009
Media, VIPs Get Prime Seats at Hearing,
Paul Volpe
, July 13, 2009
Civil Rights Groups Warn in Advance of Hearings: 'We Are Watching',
Web Politics Editor
, July 11, 2009
Witness List for Sotomayor Hearing Announced,
Web Politics Editor
, July 9, 2009
ABA Gives Sotomayor Its Highest Ranking ,
Eric Rich
, July 7, 2009
Former Colleagues Come Out for Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, July 2, 2009
Ricci Decision Provides Rallying Point for Opposition,
Paul Volpe
, June 29, 2009
An Asterisk for Sotomayor?,
Paul Volpe
, June 23, 2009
Renowned Conservative Backs Sotomayor,
Washington Post editors
, June 19, 2009
Meese Active in Opposition to Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, June 18, 2009
Senators Warn Court Against 'Activism' on Voting Rights Law,
Web Politics Editor
, June 17, 2009
Study: Attack Ads May Have Negative Impact on Public Opinion of Court,
Paul Volpe
, June 17, 2009
Liberal Group Praises Sotomayor's Criminal Justice Rulings,
Web Politics Editor
, June 16, 2009
Asked by Fox, Americans Find Supreme Court Justices Hard to Recall,
Web Politics Editor
, June 16, 2009
Valerie Jarrett Cites 'Double Standard' Between Sotomayor, Alito,
Post Editor
, June 15, 2009
Ginsburg Backs Sotomayor, Discusses End of Session,
Paul Volpe
, June 15, 2009
Court Watch: Sotomayor's Dissents -- and Temperament,
Web Politics Editor
, June 15, 2009
National Women's Law Center Lends Its Advocacy to Sotomayor ,
Web Politics Editor
, June 12, 2009
Court Watch: Affirmative Action, Baby,
Web Politics Editor
, June 12, 2009
Conservative PR Firm That Repped Swift Boat Vets Now Helping Fight Sotomayor,
Web Politics Editor
, June 11, 2009
Court Watch: Poster Child ,
Web Politics Editor
, June 11, 2009
Republicans Say Sotomayor Questionnaire Incomplete, Request More Information,
Web Politics Editor
, June 10, 2009
At White House Event, Law Enforcement Groups Back Sotomayor,
Web Politics Editor
, June 9, 2009
Senate Sets Sotomayor Hearing Date,
Web Politics Editor
, June 9, 2009
Schumer: Sotomayor 'Within the Judicial Mainstream' on Immigration,
Paul Volpe
, June 8, 2009
Court Watch: Accident-Prone Justices,
Web Politics Editor
, June 8, 2009
Sotomayor Breaks Her Ankle,
Web Politics Editor
, June 8, 2009
Conservative Group Criticizes Sotomayor on Death Penalty Memo,
Paul Volpe
, June 5, 2009
Court Watch: Wise Women, Impacting the Courts?,
Web Politics Editor
, June 5, 2009
Sotomayor Faring Well on Maine Street,
Paul Volpe
, June 4, 2009
Sotomayor's Senate Questionnaire Released,
Web Politics Editor
, June 4, 2009
Sen. Graham, 'Every-Day White Guy,' Takes Issue with Sotomayor Remarks,
Web Politics Editor
, June 3, 2009
Gingrich Walks Back 'Racist' Charge,
Web Politics Editor
, June 3, 2009
Rise of Liberal Groups Shows in Court Nomination,
Washington Post Editor
, June 3, 2009
Sotomayor Gets Cover on Gun Rights Case,
Paul Volpe
, June 2, 2009
Social Issues Dominate Confirmation Process, But Not Docket,
Paul Volpe
, June 2, 2009
Leahy Asks Sotomayor to Clarify 'Wise Latina' Remark,
Web Politics Editor
, June 2, 2009
Court Watch: Senate Meetings,
Web Politics Editor
, June 2, 2009
Latino Groups Step Up Support of Sotomayor,
Web Politics Editor
, June 1, 2009
Sotomayor Story Made for the Big Screen?,
Paul Volpe
, June 1, 2009
Court Watch: Bloggers and Reversals,
Web Politics Editor
, June 1, 2009
Sotomayor's Law Clerks Praise Her in Letter,
Web Politics Editor
, June 1, 2009
Jarrett: Sotomayor's Background Made Her 'Perfect Choice' for Court,
Ben Pershing
, June 1, 2009
Republicans Sound a Skeptical Note About Sotomayor's Legal Record,
Post Editor
, May 31, 2009
Court Watch: An Analysis of Sotomayor's Decisions on Race-Related Cases,
Web Politics Editor
, May 30, 2009
Obama Decries 'Usual Political Games' Over Sotomayor Nomination,
Post Editor
, May 30, 2009
White House: Sotomayor's Latina Comment Was Poor Choice of Words,
Web Politics Editor
, May 29, 2009
Sessions Suggests Confirmation Timeline Unrealistic,
Paul Volpe
, May 29, 2009
Court Watch: The Princeton Years, PRLDEF, and Questions About Temperament,
Web Politics Editor
, May 29, 2009
In Supreme Court Fight, Code Words Abound,
Ben Pershing
, May 29, 2009
Liberal Group Releases Spanish-Language Web Ad Praising Sotomayor,
Web Politics Editor
, May 28, 2009
Sotomayor Gets High Marks from Old Boss,
Paul Volpe
, May 28, 2009
Court Watch: As GOP Hangs Back, Conservatives Attack Sotomayor,
Web Politics Editor
, May 28, 2009
Sotomayor's Views on Abortion, Gun Rights Come Under the Microscope,
Ben Pershing
, May 28, 2009
Sotomayor Begins Calling Key Senators,
Web Politics Editor
, May 27, 2009
Liberal Groups Release Ad Backing Sotomayor,
Web Politics Editor
, May 27, 2009
Sotomayor's District Court Bid Aided by D'Amato and Moynihan,
Web Politics Editor
, May 27, 2009
Is Sotomayor Fight Over Before it Begins?,
Ben Pershing
, May 27, 2009
Women's Groups Vow to Fight for Swift Confirmation,
Web Politics Editor
, May 26, 2009
Salazar on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
As Interest Surges, Battle to Define Court Nominee Starts Online,
Web Politics Editor
, May 26, 2009
Sotomayor Made Significant Sports Rulings,
Web Politics Editor
, May 26, 2009
Blogosphere Reacts to Sotomayor Along Predictable Lines,
Ben Pershing
, May 26, 2009
Republicans Hold Fire on Nominee,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Obama Interviewed Sotomayor Thursday,
Web Politics Editor
, May 26, 2009
New York Gov. Paterson on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Pelosi on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Latino Legal Activists Hail Sotomayor Choice,
Web Politics Editor
, May 26, 2009
Sen. Sessions on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Sotomayor Decisions on Civil Cases,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Sen. Harry Reid on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Huckabee Reacts to Sotomayor Nomination,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Sen. Cornyn on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Sen. Dodd on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Maryland Law Professor on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
American Center for Law and Justice on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Alliance for Justice President on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Rep. José E. Serrano on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
RSC Chairman Price on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
National Urban League on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Sotomayor: The White House Story,
Web Politics Editor
, May 26, 2009
Senate Reaction: Olympia Snowe on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Obama Wants Sotomayor Confirmed Before August Recess,
Web Politics Editor
, May 26, 2009
Complete Coverage: The Sotomayor Pick,
Web Politics Editor
, May 26, 2009
Senate Reaction: Judiciary Chairman Pat Leahy,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Bloomberg on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Michael Steele on Sotomayor,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Senate Reaction: Minority Leader Mitch McConnell,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Obama Wants Sotomayor Confirmed Before August Recess,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Obama Chooses Sotomayor for Supreme Court,
Paul Volpe
, May 26, 2009
Senate Republicans Name Their Chief Counsel for Nominations,
Post Editor
, May 24, 2009
Interview Schedule Indicates Obama on Track to Announce Supreme Court Pick,
Paul Volpe
, May 22, 2009
Polls Show Americans Torn Over Preferred Character of Judges,
Paul Volpe
, May 22, 2009
Abortion Foes Re-Energized by Court Fight,
Web Politics Editor
, May 21, 2009
Arguello Open to Being Considered for Court,
Web Politics Editor
, May 21, 2009
Obama's Empathy Standard Drawing Heat,
Paul Volpe
, May 21, 2009
Stanford Professor Jokes About Life on the Short List ,
Paul Volpe
, May 21, 2009
Obama Starts to Meet with Court Contenders,
Web Politics Editor
, May 20, 2009
Granholm to Visit the White House,
Web Politics Editor
, May 18, 2009
Court Watch: Granholm, Roberts and Some History,
Web Politics Editor
, May 18, 2009
Conservatives Take Fight Against Potential Court Nominees to the Web,
Web Politics Editor
, May 18, 2009
A Supreme Court Nomination Next Week?,
Web Politics Editor
, May 13, 2009
Sotomayor Rose High, with Few Assets,
Web Politics Editor
, May 7, 2009
Sessions on Obama: 'He's So Nice',
Web Politics Editor
, May 5, 2009
Souter Bids a Fond Farewell,
Web Politics Editor
, May 5, 2009
Sessions to Take Top Judiciary GOP Slot,
Ben Pershing
, May 4, 2009
