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Published 1/27/2009 by CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney at CNN Political Ticker

(CNN) — Sen. Arlen Specter, the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, is set to hold a press conference Tuesday on the nomination of Eric Holder, President Obama's choice to be attorney general. It's likely Specter will announce whether he will vote to confirm Holder when the committee convenes Wednesday. Specter's decision could significantly affect how [...] (link)

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