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Judges and Judiciary

Jun. 19, 2008

Nominations Dispute Disrupts Effort to Add Federal Judges

The chances of a bill that would add dozens of federal judgeships in California passing this year took a hit Tuesday when Republicans prevented a crucial hearing from taking place.

By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer
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      WASHINGTON - The chances of a bill that would add dozens of federal judgeships in California passing this year took a hit Tuesday when Republicans prevented a crucial hearing from taking place.
      Last month, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Federal Judgeship Act, but only after Sen. Patrick Lea...

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