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Judges and Judiciary

Jan. 29, 2011

GOP Senators Delay Judge Nominees Again

Senate Republicans wielded a procedural rule Thursday to delay two California district court candidates, signaling no end in sight to the battle over judicial confirmations.


By Robert Iafolla


Daily Journal Staff Writer


WASHINGTON - The saga of stymied confirmations that has plagued the White House's judicial nominees grew longer Thursday as Senate Republicans wielded a procedural rule to delay the process for two California district court candidates who are otherwise considered shoo-ins.


GOP members of the Senate Judiciary Committee delayed a vote on U.S. Magistrate Judge Anthony J. Battaglia and Santa Clara C...

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