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Greece Gets the Money. Kagan Gets the Nod
Stock markets were up all over the world today on news that Greece and other European economies won’t be allowed to fail—at least for the moment. Over the weekend, almost a trillion dollars was pledged to protect the Euro. Has a potential global crisis been resolved—or only postponed? Also today, President Obama has named Solicitor General Elena Kagan to replace John Paul Stevens on the US Supreme Court.Liberals say she’s not progressive enough. Conservatives don’t like her record on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Republicans could filibuster if they wanted to. What are the prospects for Senate confirmation
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenStock markets were up all over the world today on news that Greece and other European economies won’t be allowed to fail—at least for the moment. Over the weekend, almost a trillion dollars was pledged to protect the Euro. Has a potential global crisis been resolved—or only postponed? Also today, President Obama has named Solicitor General Elena Kagan to replace John Paul Stevens on the US Supreme Court.Liberals say she’s not progressive enough. Conservatives don’t like her record on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Republicans could filibuster if they wanted to. What are the prospects for Senate confirmation
Banner Image: NEW YORK - MAY 10: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on May 10, 2010 in New York City. Following an agreement by the European Union to a nearly $1 trillion loan package to Greece in order to help contain a debt crisis that potentially could affect most of Europe, U.S. stocks surged as the market opened Monday morning. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 404 points, or 3.9%, and the Nasdaq was up 4.8% in early trading. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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3 storiesObama Picks Elena Kagan as his Supreme Court Nominee
President Obama has nominated Elena Kagan to replace John Paul Stevens on the US Supreme court. She’s been a law clerk, dean of Harvard Law, advisor to President Clinton and she’s the current Solicitor General, representing the Obama Administration before the court.
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We heard President Obama praise Elena Kagan’s “skill as a consensus-builder.” Hear what he said about her record as Dean of Harvard Law.
Read the story15 minPart 2: Stocks Rally on Greek Bailout Package
Stock markets around the world are breathing a sign of relief, but has Europe’s financial crisis now been resolved or only postponed? In Brussels yesterday, a 2-hour meeting of Europe’s finance ministers turned into an 11-hour marathon.
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