America and the Courts

This week’s America and the Courts includes portions of a judicial confirmation hearing. On Tuesday, September 26, 2006, the Senate Judic… read more

This week’s America and the Courts includes portions of a judicial confirmation hearing.

On Tuesday, September 26, 2006, the Senate Judiciary Committee considered the nomination of Mississippi attorney Michael Wallace to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. President Bush nominated Michael Wallace in February 2006 to fill the seat vacated by Charles Pickering, whose recess appointment expired. Michael Wallace received a unanimous “not qualified” rating from the American Bar Association’s 15-member panel. It was the first unqualified rating given to an appellate court nominee since 1982.

Included are: a statement from Senator Trent Lott (R-MA), the opening statement by Michael Wallace, and a portion of the hearing with questions from Senators Arlen Specter (R-PA) and Edward Kennedy (D-MA).

Michael Wallace served as counsel to then-Congressman Trent Lott (1980-83). He also served as special counsel to Senator Lott in 1999. From 1984 to 1990, Mr. Wallace served as a board mem close

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Program ID:
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Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Video Magazine
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Sep 30, 2006 | 6:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Oct 01, 2006 | 2:01am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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  • Sep 30, 2006 | 6:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 01, 2006 | 2:01am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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