Judges and Judiciary
Dec. 14, 2011
9th Circuit nominee breezes through hearing
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP partner Paul J. Watford enjoyed a brisk, controversy-free hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday for his nomination to join the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - Just three senators showed up for 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Paul J. Watford's hearing Tuesday, a "very good sign" according to the acting Senate Judiciary Committee chairman.
"Non-controversy is what you want," Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., explained to Watford. "You want the chairman, the ranking member and the member on the committee fro...
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