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Specter wins backing to chair Senate Judiciary panel
Arlen Specter won the support of Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans to become chairman after assuring Bush nominees receive quick hearings and votes. He rejected a litmus test on abortion, promised no Democratic filibuster blocks, and said he would back Bush second term nominees including a possible Supreme Court pick.Outgoing chairman Orrin Hatch highlighted GOP unity amid abortion rights complaints.
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