Kagan Moves Toward Confirmation To Supreme Court
Elena Kagan appears set for Senate confirmation as a Supreme Court justice. Republicans signal a low chance of filibuster despite three days of contentious hearings over abortion gays in the military and other divisive issues. The NRA condemned her stance on gun rights while the Brady Center endorsed her deterring dangerous weapons.
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Byrd Lies In Repose On Senate Floor In Memorial
The Senate opened its doors for Robert C. Byrd to lie in repose for six hours, honoring the West Virginia Democrat who served 51 years in the chamber. Dignitaries including John Lewis and Hillary Clinton attended, with Obama and Biden planning a memorial in Charleston before burial at Arlington.
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Mortgage rates fall to record low not seen since 1950s
Freddie Mac reports the 30 year fixed mortgage average at 4.58 percent this week, down from 4.69 percent last week. The decline follows two months of falling rates as Treasuries rally amid European debt concerns, with the 10 year note dipping under 3 percent for the first time since 2009.
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