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Published 1/7/2009 by CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney at CNN Political Ticker

Eric Holder likely will face a grueling round of questions from Republicans during his confirmation hearings. WASHINGTON (CNN) — Barack Obama's presidential transition, already disrupted by the sudden withdraw of New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, may face another challenge in the confirmation hearings of his pick for attorney general. While the Senate is expected to easily confirm [...] (link)

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