Miers Nomination Hearing Schedule
Senators Specter and Leahy spoke to reporters about the confirmation-hearing schedule for U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice nominee Harri… read more
Senators Specter and Leahy spoke to reporters about the confirmation-hearing schedule for U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice nominee Harriet Miers. They said that the hearing would be held on Monday, November 7, 2005 inside the Senate Hart Office Building. The senators also said that her Senate Judiciary questionnaire was sent back for amplification on certain answers and that, during the hearings, there would be equal questioning time between Republicans and Democrats. They indicated that their concerns over her answers to several questions could lead to more intensive questioning. Senator Leahy said that comments on the questionnaire ranged from “incomplete to insulting.” Following their remarks, they responded to questions and comments from the reporters. close
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