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latimesblogs.latimes.com - 12/10/2008

Text of Obama's first newspaper interview as president-elect

— latimesblogs.latimes.com — In his first post-election newspaper interview President-elect Barack Obama doesn't spill all the beans about his intentions upon taking office on Jan. 20. But he does reveal some interesting details. He said he's never talked to ... (more) Text of Obama's first newspaper interview as president-elect

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thehill.com - 12/10/2008

Specter seeks to slow down Holder confirmation

— thehill.com — Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.), the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, wants to slow down the process of confirming Eric Holder attorney general, citing lingering concerns about the nominee’s role in the 2001 pardon of Marc Rich. Specter said his ... (more) Specter seeks to slow down Holder confirmation

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politico.com - 12/10/2008

Specter calls for delay in Holder hearings

— politico.com — Sen. Arlen Specter, the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee, has just thrown a wrench into the Eric Holder hearings planned for early January, saying Holder's involvement in the Marc Rich pardon is a "red flag" and a "very ... (more) Specter calls for delay in Holder hearings

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DAY'S END ROUNDUP
News — ... that Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) wants to slow down the nomination process for Eric Holder, Obama's pick for attorney general. Specter and committee chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) could be falling out over Holder's nomination, suggests TPM Muckraker's Zachary Roth , noting that the two senators have had a good relationship over the years. FROM THE BLOGS: ...

Specter Looking For Confirmation Fight Over Holder
TalkLeft — ... Now we know Arlen Specter (R-PA) is seriously considering running for another term as Senator (and fears another challenge in the GOP primary from extreme conservative Pat Toomey.) He is proposing a confirmation fight over Eric Holder: ...

And I'll show you a young land with so many reasons why
The Sideshow — Can you guess who's decided to get himself a profile again? It's Arlen Specter, who seems to be making a fight over the Eric Holder nomination! The joke is that Specter has "concerns" over Holder's role in the Marc Rich pardon - that'd be the same Marc Rich pardon whose leading advocate was Irve "Scooter" Libby, about whom no one ever had concerns. Funny how that works. Josh Marshall ...

Specter picks a fight over Holder
Political Animal — ... to want a delay just for the sake of grandstanding. Based on the schedule Leahy has in mind, Specter has a month to get the information he feels he needs, and then two weeks to badger Holder. Why wait until Jan. 26 for hearings? Because Specter wants to drag this out for maximum partisan exploitation? Because he wants to re-litigate an eight-year-old controversy to score some cheap points in preparation for a Republican primary in Pennsylvania? Please. To his credit, Leady seems more annoyed than persuaded by Specter's whining. Indeed, in a "Dear Arlen" letter yesterday, the ...