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Posts tagged "Senate hearings"

Firefighters testify at Sotomayor hearing

It has been compelling to watch two of the firefighters from Connecticut testify at the Senate hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. I was especially moved to hear the story of the Latino firefighter Lt. Ben Vargas (recently featured on the New York Times) who testified he passed the firefighter test and missed out... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
July 16, 2009 at 3:44 pm
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Sonia Sotomayor will be a justice for all

It looks like Sonia Sotomayor is on her way to being confirmed as the next Supreme Court justice. She concluded her testimony this morning  without any major gaffes and even the conservative Republican from South Carolina, Sen. Lindsey Graham, has indicated he may vote for her. On this last day of questioning, Sotomayor answered a... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
July 16, 2009 at 2:01 pm
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Where does Sonia Sotomayor stand on abortion?

A few of the Republicans did ask Sonia Sotomayor about abortion during her Senate confirmation hearings. But it’s clear that she won’t give her personal viewpoint. But which nominee ever has? When asked, she said that President Obama never asked her about her personal views on abortion rights. “I was asked no question by anyone... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
July 15, 2009 at 12:21 pm
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Graham asks Sotomayor sexist questions

Sen. Lindsey Graham you are no Southern Gentleman. I find your questions to Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor offensive. You quoted anonymous remarks made by others about her judicial demeanor. “Do you have a temperament problem?” you asked. I can’t believe you asked that question. Would you dare ask a man that question? Nobody ever... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
July 14, 2009 at 5:30 pm
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Sotomayor solid on second day of Senate hearing

Sonia Sotomayor is setting the record straight on many issues during the second day of her  Senate hearings. She is smart, strong and has so far has answered the questions clearly and directly emphasizing her commitment to following the law. The Republicans, especially Sen. Jeff Sessions, a Republican from Alabama, tried to shake her but... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
July 14, 2009 at 10:35 am
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