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Sotomayor now has to learn how-tos of the high court – Detroit Free Press

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

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Sotomayor now has to learn how-tos of the high court
Detroit Free Press
BY MARK SHERMAN • AP • August 9, 2009 WASHINGTON — Sonia Sotomayor has gained admission to the Marble Palace. Now she has to figure out how the Supreme Court works. After 17 years as a federal judge, Sotomayor knows her way around a courthouse.
Sotomayor, veteran judge, is rookie on high courtThe Associated Press
Sotomayor is sworn in as Supreme Court justiceKansas City Star
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Sotomayor to Be Sworn in as Supreme Court Justice – Wall Street Journal

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

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Sotomayor to Be Sworn in as Supreme Court Justice
Wall Street Journal
AP WASHINGTON — Sonia Sotomayor, her family and friends are gathering at the Supreme Court for her swearing-in ceremony. Judge Sotomayor will be the first Hispanic justice, the third woman to serve on the high court and the 111th justice overall.
Good at breaking down barriers, Sotomayor now must learn to open Los Angeles Times
News roundup: Sotomayor to be sworn in todayUSA Today
Sotomayor poised to take oath as Supreme Court justiceCNN International
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Senate Confirms Sotomayor as Nation's First Hispanic Supreme Court … – ABC News

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

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Senate Confirms Sotomayor as Nation's First Hispanic Supreme Court
ABC News
The Senate voted to confirm Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the US Supreme Court today, making her the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice and just the third woman to sit on the court. Highs and lows from Judge Sotomayor's confirmation
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Senate Clears Sotomayor For Supreme CourtNew York Times
Sotomayor makes historyBoston Globe
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Analysis: GOP sets stage for future court battles – The Associated Press

Friday, July 17th, 2009

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Analysis: GOP sets stage for future court battles
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Lacking the votes to block Sonia Sotomayor from the Supreme Court, Republicans established lines in the sand for challenging any future nominee for the high court and tried to limit President Barack Obama's hand if he gets another
Sen. Kyl Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation Washington Post
Sotomayor hearings: The complete transcript — Day 4, Part 6Los Angeles Times
A "Wise Latina" for the CourtHartford Courant
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Sen. Kyl Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation … – Washington Post

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

New York Times
Sen. Kyl Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation
Washington Post
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Firefighter criticizes Sotomayor rulingCNN
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Firefighter says Sotomayor's ruling divides peopleThe Associated Press
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Sen. Cornyn Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation … – Washington Post

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

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Sen. Cornyn Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation
Washington Post
CORNYN: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to extend my appreciation to each of the witnesses for taking your time and — to be here today. It's very important. These are — as we need to remind ourselves, this is a historic time and appointment,
New Haven firefighters speakUSA Today
GOP senators grill Sotomayor on temperament, high-profile issuesKansas City Star
Why judge drama failed to igniteBBC News
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Sen. Cornyn Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation … – Washington Post

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

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Sen. Cornyn Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation
Washington Post
CORNYN: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to extend my appreciation to each of the witnesses for taking your time and — to be here today. It's very important. These are — as we need to remind ourselves, this is a historic time and appointment,
New Haven firefighters speakUSA Today
GOP senators grill Sotomayor on temperament, high-profile issuesKansas City Star
Why judge drama failed to igniteBBC News
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Sen. Klobuchar Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's … – Washington Post

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Washington Post
Sen. Klobuchar Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's
Washington Post
KLOBUCHAR: Thank you. I'm going to let Senator Specter, who is — I guess I'm more senior to him only because of a technicality, but also he's been here longer. So I'm going to let him go and then I will go after. SPECTER: No, no, I'll defer to Senator
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Sotomayor on her way; GOP pledges quick court voteThe Associated Press
Sen. Graham Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation Washington Post
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Sen. Graham Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation … – Washington Post

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

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Sen. Graham Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation
Washington Post
GRAHAM: I'd like to thank my colleagues for the courtesy here. I've got to run back and do some things. This has been a very good panel by the way. I think we're sort of grappling with issues right here in the Senate the country is grappling with,
New Haven firefighters speakUSA Today
Firefighter says Sotomayor's ruling divides peopleThe Associated Press
Why judge drama failed to igniteBBC News
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Sen. Durbin Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation … – Washington Post

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

New York Times
Sen. Durbin Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation
Washington Post
DURBIN: Ms. Chavez, do you think that Judge Sotomayor's being awarded the Pyne award at Princeton for high academic achievement and good character being summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa was because it was a quota, that they wanted to make sure there
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Witness quotes from Sotomayor hearingsThe Associated Press
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How Sotomayor's comments compare to Roberts, Alito – The Associated Press

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

guardian.co.uk
How Sotomayor's comments compare to Roberts, Alito
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominees rarely take risky or controversial positions when in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Sonia Sotomayor is no exception. She's following a path charted by several nominees before her, including Chief
Sen. Grassley Questions Judge Sotomayor at Supreme Court Washington Post
Hatch asks Sotomayor questions posed by publicSalt Lake Tribune
Sotomayor hearings: The complete transcript, Day 4, Part 2Los Angeles Times
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GOP won't filibuster Sotomayor, Republican senator says – CNN International

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Washington Post
GOP won't filibuster Sotomayor, Republican senator says
CNN International
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Questions stemming from Judge Sonia Sotomayor's past speeches generated more controversy in her Supreme Court confirmation hearings Thursday, with one GOP senator saying some of her remarks "bug the hell out of me.
Sen. Grassley Questions Judge Sotomayor at Supreme Court Washington Post
How Sotomayor's comments compare to Roberts, AlitoThe Associated Press
Sotomayor Faces Sharp Questions on Bias CaseNew York Times
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Sen. Grassley Questions Judge Sotomayor at Supreme Court … – Washington Post

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

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Sen. Grassley Questions Judge Sotomayor at Supreme Court
Washington Post
GRASSLEY: Good morning, Justice — Judge Sotomayor. Yesterday, you said you would take a look at Baker v. Nelson, so I ask this question. You said you hadn't read Baker in a long time and would report back. You added that if Baker was precedent,
Sotomayor Faces Sharp Questions on Bias CaseNew York Times
Sotomayor's rulings 'generally in mainstream,' Republican saysCNN International
GOP senators grill Sotomayor on temperament, high-profile issuesMiamiHerald.com
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Sen. Kyl Questioning at Judge Sotomayor Confirmation Hearing – Washington Post

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

guardian.co.uk
Sen. Kyl Questioning at Judge Sotomayor Confirmation Hearing
Washington Post
SEN. JON KYL: Yes, thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'm not sure how long this will take. But, Judge, I think maybe we're, to use the president's analogy that we talked about in my very first question to you, we may be in about the 25th mile of the marathon,
Sotomayor's rulings 'generally in mainstream,' Republican saysCNN International
GOP senators grill Sotomayor on temperament, high-profile issuesMiamiHerald.com
Sotomayor Voices Regrets About 'Wise Latina' RemarksBloomberg
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Sen. Coburn Questions Judge Sotomayor at Supreme Court Nomination … – Washington Post

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

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Sen. Coburn Questions Judge Sotomayor at Supreme Court Nomination
Washington Post
LEAHY: Whether it will be the last round or not will be up to the Republican side. But I would yield now to Senator Coburn, who's been waiting patiently. COBURN: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and good morning again. COBURN: Yesterday, you — when I was
Sotomayor Faces Sharp Questions on Bias CaseNew York Times
GOP envisions August Senate vote on SotomayorThe Associated Press
Sotomayor Says She Regrets Offense From 'Wise Latina' RemarksBloomberg
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