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New merit selection plan faces weaknesses in judges
President Carter issued an executive order urging senators to create merit based commissions for district judge selection. The move aims to curb patronage but critics from Common Cause warn it may not boost qualifications, while Justice Department hopes more commissions will yield better candidates. outcomes hinge on voluntary adoption and Senate action.
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