Government
Nov. 19, 2009
Judges Appeal to Fill Depleted Bench
Chief U.S. District Judge Audrey B. Collins and U.S. District Judge Andrew J. Guilford spoke with Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Pasadena, about the heavy workload their colleagues face.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - Senate Republicans failed to gather enough votes Tuesday to filibuster President Barack Obama's first judicial nominee, clearing the way for a confirmation vote.
The Senate voted 70-29 to end debate on the nomination of David F. Hamilton, a district judge in Indiana selected by Obama in March to join the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Republicans ...
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