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Reagan vows fight as Bork nomination stalls in committee
As Sen. Stafford joins GOP foes, the Senate Judiciary Committee votes 9 to 5 against sending Bork to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation. Reagan insists he will not back off, while critics press to withdraw the nomination amid broad opposition from Democrats and several Republicans.
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