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July 2, 2010

Kagan Confirmation Hearings Conclude With Supporters, Critics
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The Senate Judiciary Committee has wrapped up confirmation hearings for
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. On Thursday, the panel heard
testimony from supporters and critics of Kagan’s bid. Kagan’s opponents
included several former military officers who criticized her brief
attempts to restrict military recruitment activities at Harvard Law
School over the military’s ban on openly gay servicemembers. Kagan’s
supporters included former George W. Bush administration attorney Jack
Goldsmith. Outside of the hearings, the National Rifle Association came
out against Kagan, accusing her of "a clear hostility" to gun ownership.
The Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on Kagan’s nomination later
this month.



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