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    Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Elena Kagan

    The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved Elena Kagan as the next justice of the US Supreme Court. The vote was 13 to 6 with Lindsay Graham of South Carolina the only Republican to vote " yes ." Now it's up to the full Senate. Adam Liptak reports on the court for the New York Times .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved Elena Kagan as the next justice of the US Supreme Court. The vote was 13 to 6 with Lindsay Graham of South Carolina the only Republican to vote "yes." Now it's up to the full Senate. Adam Liptak reports on the court for the New York Times.

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    1 of 3
    Is Obama Winning the Battles but Losing the War?
    1. 0:00Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Elena KaganYou’re reading this
    2. 7:30Is Obama Winning the Battles but Losing the War?
    3. 44:53BP Overshadows Prime Minister Cameron's US Visit
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