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By 52 yeas to 48 nays, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Clarence Thomas of Georgia as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,377 viewsBy 52 yeas to 48 nays, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Clarence Thomas of Georgia as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,377 viewsThe committee heard testimony from former government employees supporting U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Clarence Thomas in his reopened Supreme Court confirmation hearings. The former employee…
2,079 viewsPresident Bush announced that former Senator Danforth would be his special envoy for peace to Sudan.
105 viewsDignitaries, family members and mourners gathered at the National Cathedral to reflect on the life and career of Katharine Graham.
9,694 viewsParticipants spoke to reporters about a report on U.S.-Russian relations following the election of President Vladimir Putin. Among the topics they addressed were changes in Russia in recent …
106 viewsWitnesses testified at this Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about the status of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and its plans for the future. Current FBI Director at the time, Louis F…
191 viewsIn his second day of testimony before the Judiciary Committee, Mr. Ashcroft answered questions about a variety of issues including abortion, gun control and civil rights. He said that despit…
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