Scalia nomination advances amid protests and humor
The senate Judiciary Committee hears Antonin Scalia amid opposition from NOW and the National Abortion Rights Action League. Kennedy challenges him on women's rights while Scalia defends a nonagenda judicial role and his stance on affirmative action. He mentions resigning from a men only club and jokes with senators as memos on Rehnquist era Nixon policies are released.
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Democrats Review Rehnquist Memos From Nixon Era
Senate Democrats examine documents Rehnquist wrote as a Nixon Justice Department lawyer to probe his stance on domestic wiretapping and Vietnam protesters. Meanwhile Rehnquist acknowledged language barring Jews from a Vermont deed and said his lawyer will remove it.
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Claiborne Impeachment Trial Put On Hold
The Senate delays the impeachment trial of jailed judge Harry E. Claiborne until September due to urgent business before an August recess. Senate Leader Dole says the House must first formalize articles of impeachment, with the House not ready to prosecute.
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