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

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee announced Tuesday he will support the nomination of Attorney General-designate Eric Holder when the panel votes on it Wednesday. Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pennsylvania, had angered Holder during the confirmation hearing 10 days ago when he questioned Holder's "fitness" for the office. Specter questioned whether Holder would [...] (link)

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