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GOP's Specter says he'll support Holder for AG (AP)

 
AP - Eric Holder's confirmation as the first African-American attorney general was assured Tuesday when Sen. Arlen Specter, the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he will support confirmation. (link)

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