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Senate prepares to end battle over Ashcroft
The Senate moved to confirm John Ashcroft as attorney general, aiming for approval by Thursday and marking Bush’s cabinet completion within 12 days of taking office. Democrats weighed delaying tactics and warned of potential how Ashcroft would handle abortion rights and race issues, while some labeled him a healer and others urged scrutiny.
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