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Senate confirmation rules spark clash over judges
The piece contrasts past and present battles over judicial nominees in Congress. Republicans urge up or down votes for Bush court picks, citing constitutional duty, while Democrats defend blocking tactics used in past administrations. It notes Hatch and Boxer roles and recalls Fortas filibuster and Paez Berzon cases.
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Washington, D.C
Bill Clinton
Senate Judiciary Committee
Bush
Sen
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Clinton
Senate
Hatch
Judiciary Committee
U.S
Barbara Boxer
D-Calif
Boxer
U.S. Senate
Abe Fortas
Supreme Court
Lyndon Johnson
Fortas
Richard Paez
Marsh