Sotomayor says she won't say how she'd rule on right to bear arms without hearing a caseJuly 16th, 2009 Sotomayor defies Coburn on gun rights argumentWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor bluntly told a Republican senator there was no way she would say in the setting of a congressional hearing just how she'd rule on an important constitutional question. Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma pressed Sotomayor for the second day in a row to say under what circumstances she might accept — or rule — that there is a "fundamental" right to bear arms, as opposed to an "individual," or less pervasive, right.
Arizona senator complements Sotomayor on perseverance in overheated Judiciary hearing roomJuly 16th, 2009 Kyl decries heat at Sotomayor confirmation hearingWASHINGTON — As interrogation of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor resumed, housekeeping items were front and center. Republican Sen.
At Sotomayor hearings, Franken couldn't recall a key 'Perry Mason' episode despite family tieJuly 16th, 2009 Perry Mason and the case of the other FrankenWASHINGTON — Sen. Al Franken got some chuckles at Judge Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearing with a cheeky observation about the classic TV show "Perry Mason": "It amazes me that you wanted to become a prosecutor based on the show, because in 'Perry Mason' the prosecutor on that show lost every week" except for one episode.
With microphones out at Sotomayor hearing, Franken gets a chance to sit in big dog's seatJuly 15th, 2009 Sotomayor hearing: Testing, testing ... hello?WASHINGTON — Al Franken is chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee — only a week into office? Well, Franken was, briefly.
Fifth demonstrator in 2 days removed for disrupting Sotomayor confirmation hearingJuly 14th, 2009 Protester removed from Sotomayor hearingWASHINGTON — An anti-abortion activist has been removed from Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court confirmation hearing, the fifth demonstrator to disrupt the proceedings in two days. It took a half-dozen Capitol Police officers to remove the struggling protester from the hearing room Tuesday after he yelled, "She's a baby killer."
Four protesters were arrested Monday and charged with unlawful conduct-disruption of Congress.
Senators differ on how activist Sonia Sotomayor would be as member of Supreme Court benchJuly 13th, 2009 Sotomayor arrives for hearingWASHINGTON — Sonia Sotomayor has arrived for her Senate Supreme Court confirmation hearing. As the week of hearings begins, Republicans and Democrats on the Judiciary Committee are renewing their debate over her qualifications to render justice impartially.
Senators gavel Sotomayor hearings to order amid high expectations and political intrigueJuly 13th, 2009 Historic Sotomayor confirmation hearings under wayWASHINGTON — In the glare of bright lights, Sen. Patrick Leahy called to order confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor that she hopes will make history and knows will be closely followed by millions.
Abortion protesters, including Roe v. Wade plaintiff, arrested at Sotomayor hearingJuly 13th, 2009 Abortion case plaintiff arrested at Senate hearingWASHINGTON — The plaintiff in the landmark abortion-rights case Roe v. Wade, who became an abortion protester in recent years, was among four demonstrators arrested Monday for disrupting Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court nomination hearing.
Abortion protester whisked out of Sotomayor's Senate hearing after outburstJuly 13th, 2009 Abortion protester whisked out of hearingWASHINGTON — An anti-abortion protester briefly disrupted the opening of Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court nomination hearing. The outburst came during Sen.
Set to join Judiciary Committee, Franken sees role in Sotomayor hearings as 'people's proxy'July 7th, 2009 Franken eyes role as 'people's proxy' in hearingsWASHINGTON — Democrat Al Franken, who is finally being sworn in Tuesday as Minnesota's junior senator, wants to serve as a "people's proxy" during the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Franken is joining the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is scheduled to begin hearings next week on President Barack Obama's first nominee to the high court.
Spoofer turned spoofee?: Franken torn over who should play him if 'SNL' spoofs old cast memberJuly 2nd, 2009 Franken the senator could be 'SNL' spoof materialST. PAUL, Minn. — Al Franken's torn over who he'd like to see turn the parody tables on him.
Franken: 'So thrilled' to finally be headed to Senate after Coleman concession in MinnesotaJune 30th, 2009 Franken: 'So thrilled' at Minn. Senate race winMINNEAPOLIS — Democrat Al Franken says he's "so thrilled" to finally be celebrating a victory after nearly eight months of recounts and courtroom fights in Minnesota's Senate race.
Minnesota Senate candidate Franken meeting with Biden in Washington to discuss recount, policyMay 9th, 2009 Franken meeting with vice president in WashingtonWASHINGTON — Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken is in Washington for a private meeting with Vice President Joe Biden. Franken, a Democrat, was to meet with Biden late Wednesday afternoon.
Minnesota Senate candidate Franken meets with Biden in Washington to discuss recount, policyMay 8th, 2009 Franken meets with vice president in WashingtonWASHINGTON — Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken met privately with Vice President Joe Biden late Wednesday afternoon to update him on the still-contested Minnesota Senate race. Franken, who said he is eager to join the Senate, said the two men also discussed President Barack Obama's policy goals.
New court schedule means resolution to Minn. Senate race won't come until June at earliestApril 24th, 2009 Minn. high court won't hear Senate case until JuneST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota will head into June without a second U.S.
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