Obama selection of Merrick Garland to Supreme Court
Gazette reports President Obama picks federal appeals Judge Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court, triggering a partisan fight over the seat as abortion rights affirmative action and environmental rules are flagged. Garland's background includes Harvard Law, clerkship with Justice Brennan, and leadership as chief judge on the D C Circuit.
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Supreme Court vacancy timing under election-year politics
The piece notes the Senate calendar with 108 days of holidays and August off, compares historical confirmation times from 25 to 125 days, and analyzes potential delays if Republicans refuse to consider Obama nominees, risking an extended vacancy into 2017.
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Grassley Signals Change on Garland Talks After Phone Call
Senator Chuck Grassley, opposing Supreme Court hearings, spoke with nominee Merrick Garland by phone and a face to face meeting is being planned. He says the Senate GOP will let the American people have a voice this year in the court debate.
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Iowa lawmakers doubt Medicaid switch ready by April 1
Iowa Senate members pressed state Medicaid officials as the transition from public to private management for 560 000 recipients looms. They cited confusion among patients and providers, data gaps, and concerns about access to low cost drugs and preauthorization delays, with rates of readiness questioned two weeks before rollout.
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