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Gun Control and Elena Kagan
Senate hearings on Elena Kagan's nomination to the US Supreme Court began today with lengthy statements by Democrats and Republicans. We get an update. Also, the Supreme Court upholds gun rights in cities and states, and West Virginia's Robert Byrd, the longest serving US Senator, who died last night at the age of 92.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenSenate hearings on Elena Kagan's nomination to the US Supreme Court began today with lengthy statements by Democrats and Republicans. We get an update. Also, the Supreme Court rules to uphold gun rights in cities and states, and from the Ku Klux Klan to America's first black president -- we hear about the late Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia.
Banner image: US Supreme Court Justice nominee Elena Kagan listens to opening statements by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on the first day of her confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill June 28, 2010 in Washington, DC. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images
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3 storiesSupreme Court Rules to Uphold Gun Rights in Cities and States
On the last day of its current term, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Second Amendment's right "to keep and bear arms" extends not just to federal jurisdictions, but to all states and municipalities. Ashby Jones is lead writer on the Wall Street Journal's Law Blog .
Read the story8 minGun Control and Elena Kagan
As Solicitor General , Elena Kagan represents the Obama Administration before the US Supreme Court. Now, he has nominated her to succeed John Paul Stevens, whose retirement became effective today.
Read the story35 minLong-time Senator Robert Byrd Dies
Democrat Robert Byrd of West Virginia was elected to the US Senate in 1959, just after Alaska and Hawaii were admitted to the Union. He served for 51 years, longer than any other member. In failing health for the past few years, Byrd died last night at the age of 92.
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