7th Circuit Court
Senate Confirms Controversial Obama Nominee to 7th Circuit Bench
Posted Nov 19, 2009, 04:39 pm CST
By Martha Neil
After a delay of more than five months, the U.S. Senate today has confirmed a controversial judge nominated to the federal appellate bench by President Barack Obama.
The vote was 59-39, with the sole Republican vote in favor of Judge David Hamilton cast by Sen. Richard Lugar, who represents the jurist's home state of Indiana, reports Politico.
“This is a nomination that should be confirmed and should have been confirmed months ago," said Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) in a written statement. "David Hamilton is a fine judge and will make a good addition to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit."
Leahy noted that Hamilton received the American Bar Association's highest rating, reports… Continue reading...
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