Nominating Kagan: "Her Passion for the Law is Anything But Academic"

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Published May 10, 2010 at 11:12 a.m.
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Click here to see the video ... In noting that Solicitor General Elena Kagan would have legendary shoes to fill at the Supreme Court when confirmed, the President described the career of Justice John Paul Stevens: ... For nearly 35 years, Justice Stevens has stood as an impartial guardian of the law, faithfully applying the core values of our founding to the cases and controversies of our time.    ... He has done so with restraint and respect for precedent -- understanding that a judge’s

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Elena Kagan Endorsed Controversial Bush Nominees

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Published April 30, 2010 at 3:45 p.m.

A classic maneuver used by every administration in contentious judicial confirmation fights is to find high-profile endorsers from the other side of the ideological aisle. During the early years of the Bush administration, when several appointees ran into opposition from Senate Democrats, Elena Kagan was one of those endorsers ... The current Solicitor General and leading choice for the Supreme Court signed her name to letters of recommendation for two controversial Bush picks: Peter Keisler,

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Elizabeth Warren: GOP Reform Plan Is A Failure, Republicans Choosing Banks Over Families

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Published April 30, 2010 at 3:43 p.m.

It's time for senators -- especially the Republicans -- to square their upcoming votes on financial reform with their long-professed desire to protect families, said consumer advocate and federal bailout watchdog Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday in an interview with the Huffington Post ... "Everyone in Washington claims to be on the side of families and to support reform," said Warren, a member of the 2010 TIME 100 list of the world's most influential people. "But the test is who votes to paper

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President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Three Individuals to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

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Published April 29, 2010 at 9:20 a.m.

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: ...   ... Janet L. Yellen, Governor and Vice-Chair, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ... Peter Diamond, Governor, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ... Sarah Bloom Raskin, Governor, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ... President Obama said, “The depth of experience these individuals bring

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President Obama Nominates Four to Serve on the United States District Court Bench

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Published Feb. 4, 2010 at 3:15 p.m.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Elizabeth Foote, Judge Mark Goldsmith, Marc Treadwell and Judge Josephine Tucker to be United States District Court judges ... “These men and women have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to continue their work as judges on the federal bench,” said President Obama.  “They will serve the American people with integrity and an unwavering commitment to justice.” ... Elizabeth Erny Foote: Nominee for the United

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President Obama Nominates Five to Serve as U.S. Attorneys

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Published Jan. 20, 2010 at 6:05 p.m.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Stephanie A. Finley, Robert Booth Goodwin, David J. Hale, Kerry B. Harvey and Loretta E. Lynch to serve as U.S. Attorneys ... “For their intellect, diligence and aggressive pursuit of justice, I have nominated these five outstanding men and women to serve as US Attorneys in their states,” President Obama said.  “They will be distinguished public servants and I am grateful for their willingness to advocate on behalf of their fellow

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President Obama Nominates Five to Serve on the United States District Court Bench

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Published Jan. 20, 2010 at 6:05 p.m.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Jon DeGuilio, Judge Audrey Goldstein Fleissig, Judge Lucy H. Koh, Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson and Judge Tanya Walton Pratt to be United States District Court judges ... “I am honored to nominate these five distinguished candidates to the United States District Court bench,” said President Obama.  “They represent some of the best in American jurisprudence and they will serve the American people with integrity.  I am grateful for their

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President Obama Nominates Seven U.S. Attorneys

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Published Dec. 24, 2009 at 9:06 a.m.

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, President Obama nominated Andre Birotte, Jr., David Capp, Richard Hartunian, William Hochul, Jr., Ronald Machen, Anne Tompkins and Sally Quillian Yates to be U.S. Attorneys ... “These men and women have not only the legal experience and aptitude, but the commitment to public service to make exemplary United States Attorneys,” said President Obama.  “I am honored to nominate them and look forward to their continued service on behalf of the American people.”

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President Obama Nominates Nancy Freudenthal, Judge D. Price Marshall Jr. and Judge Benita Pearson to Serve on the District Court Bench

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Published Dec. 4, 2009 at 10:51 a.m.

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today that he has nominated Nancy Freudenthal, Judge D. Price Marshall Jr. and Judge Benita Pearson to serve on the District Court bench.  Freudenthal is a nominee for the District of Wyoming, Marshall for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Pearson for the Northern District of Ohio ... “Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice and integrity,” said President Obama.  “Their records of public

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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 11/17/09

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Published Nov. 17, 2009 at 6:23 p.m.

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: ... • Robert A. Petzel, Under Secretary for Health, Department of Veterans Affairs ... • Arthur Elkins, Jr., Inspector General, Environmental Protection Agency ... • Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale, Assistant Secretary of Commerce (Manufacturing and Services), Department of Commerce ... President Obama said, “The dedication and expertise of these individuals will be

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