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One lone Senator has been talking for over 13 hours to stop Gorsuch nomination
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley started talking Tuesday evening and was still going more than 13 hours later.
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Historic ruling: Discriminating against gays violates federal civil rights law
A federal appeals court ruled for the first time Tuesday that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBT employees from workplace discrimination.
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Senator Joe Donnelly latest Democrat to roll over for Trump’s Supreme Court pick
Here’s the full list of where senators on the Gorsuch nomination. Hint: The conservative Indiana politician is only one of three Democrats to announce their support.
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When did Supreme Court nominations become so political?
About 222 years ago — when the Senate voted down George Washington’s choice for chief justice.
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Showdown over Gorsuch’s Supreme Court confirmation has far-reaching consequences
Republican leaders will likely have to change Senate rules so that Gorsuch can be confirmed with a simple majority, instead of the 60 votes currently required.
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Top Senate Democrats will filibuster Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
Senate Minority Leader Chuch Schumer said he will oppose the confirmation of Neil Gorsuch, and Republicans might change Senate rules to get Gorsuch confirmed.
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Neil Gorsuch said same-sex marriage is ‘absolutely settled law’
The conservative Supreme Court nominee said that he would not comment on same-sex marriage because there are cases pending about religious exemptions.
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Here’s what happened at Senate hearing for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch
Gorsuch said his role, if confirmed as the next Justice, was “not about politics,” and pledged equal justice to both “poor and rich.”
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Trump attacks wrong target on Twitter as his approval rating plummets to new low
Former president Barack Obama’s approval ratings upon leaving office were as good as President Trump’s are bad.
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Judiciary vote on Trump Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch likely in 2 weeks
Trump’s Supreme Court pick has been called “a significant threat” by LGBTQ advocates.