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Stevens Faces Senate Test On Ford Nomination
The National Organization for Women urges President Ford to withdraw John Paul Stevens nomination after he says blacks are more disadvantaged than women. Stevens testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee as defenders praise him and lawmakers lean toward confirmation. He signals support for equality but questions the effectiveness of the Equal Rights Amendment and refuses to place litigants in a favored class. Discussion includes reverse discrimination and affirmative action with Sen. Kennedy questioning necessity. Committee members foresee a vote before week’s end.
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National Organization For Women
Ford
Supreme Court
John Paul Stevens
Stevens
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
High Court
Karen DeCrow
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
American Bar Association
Illinois
Charles H. Percy
Adlai E. Stevenson III