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thinkprogress.org - 1/5/2009
Obama names first woman solicitor general.
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Today, the Obama transition team sent out a release announcing several key Justice Department positions, including Harvard Law School dean Elena Kagan as Solicitor General. Kagan will be the first woman to serve permanently in this important post, which is tasked with conducting “ all ...

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usdoj.gov - 1/5/2009
Office of the Solicitor General
— usdoj.gov — The original Statutory Authorization Act of June 22, 1870, states, " There shall be in the Department of Justice an officer learned in the law, to assist the Attorney General in the performance of his duties to be called the Solicitor General. " The ... (more) Office of the Solicitor General

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TRANSITION TO JUSTICE.
prospect.org - 1/5/2009
TRANSITION TO JUSTICE.
— prospect.org — The latest news from the Transition Office : We have sub-cabinet Justice Department nominees -- bios after the jump: Today, President-elect Barack Obama announced that he intends to nominate the following individuals for key posts at the United ... (more) TRANSITION TO JUSTICE.

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boston.com - 1/5/2009
Kagan nominated for solicitor general
— boston.com — By Sasha Issenberg, Globe Staff Elena Kagan, Harvard law school's dean, will be the new solicitor general, President-elect Barack Obama's transition office announced. She will be Obama's voice at the US Supreme Court, and she has been considered a ... (more) Kagan nominated for solicitor general

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Obama names Elena Kagan as Solicitor General
Feministing — President-elect Obama has named Elena Kagan, Harvard Law School dean, as Solicitor General. From Think Progress: Kagan will be the first woman to serve permanently in this important post, which is tasked with conducting "all litigation on behalf of the United States in the Supreme Court, and to supervise the handling of litigation in the federal appellate courts. Kagan previously served in the White House during the Clinton administration, as Associate Counsel to the President, Deputy Assistant the the ...

Obamarama Transitionalicious-a-Go-Go Continues...
Shakesville — Harvard Law School dean Elena Kagan will serve as Solicitor General for the Obama administration. Think Progress notes: Kagan will be the first woman to serve permanently in this important post, which is tasked with conducting "all litigation on behalf of the United States in the Supreme Court, and to supervise the handling of litigation in the federal appellate courts."Other key nominations to the Department of Justice include: David Ogden, Deputy Attorney General; Elena Kagan, Solicitor General; Tom Perrelli, Associate Attorney ...

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From NBC's Pete Williams President-Elect Obama intends to nominate the dean of the Harvard Law School to be the first female full-time solicitor general, the government's top courtroom advocate. No woman has ever held the position in any ...
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