Government
Oct. 31, 2009
Obama Lags In Nominations, Confirmations To the Bench
Although President Barack Obama has dismissed criticism about his ambitious agenda, addressing the nearly 100 vacancies on the federal bench has proven to be a challenge.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - Although President Barack Obama has dismissed criticism about his ambitious agenda by saying his administration can "walk and chew gum at the same time," putting judges on the federal bench has proven to be a challenge.
With health care reform and the economy consuming much of the Democrats' attention and political capital, addressing the nearly 100 judici...
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