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talkleft.com - 12/11/2008
Specter Looking For Confirmation Fight Over Holder
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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: In a speech on the Senate floor today, reports The Hill, ...
Text of Obama's first newspaper interview as president-elect
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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News — ... blogs. That Specter voted to confirm Alberto Gonzales but is putting the brakes on Holder screams of showmanship, Big Tent Democrat writes at TalkLeft. A piece today by political guru Karl Rove is a reminder that pundit-driven debates over the “future of conservatism” are not very helpful in rebuilding a Republican majority, Commentary’s ...

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