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Sotomayor draws praise from GOP critics

Jul. 16, 2009
Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor drew praise from GOP skeptics as well as from Democratic supporters today on her last day of Senate questioning that's expected to lead to her confirmation.
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Bar association gives Sotomayor top marks

WASHINGTON, July 7 (UPI) -- The American Bar Association has given Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama's nominee for the Supreme Court, its highest rating for "professional qualification."
Starr throws support behind Sotomayor

Starr throws support behind Sotomayor

WASHINGTON, June 19 (UPI) -- Pepperdine University Law School Dean Kenneth W. Starr says he supports the nomination of federal appellate judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Bush defends Sotomayor nomination

Bush defends Sotomayor nomination

WASHINGTON, June 12 (UPI) -- Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush has come the defense Judge Sonia Sotomayor, who has been nominated to a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Sotomayor brother: Critics 'insulting'

Sotomayor brother: Critics 'insulting'

WASHINGTON, June 10 (UPI) -- The brother of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor says criticism of her has been "insulting" and "derogatory."
Sotomayor hearing to begin July 13

Sotomayor hearing to begin July 13

WASHINGTON, June 9 (UPI) -- The confirmation hearing for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor will begin July 13, Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., said Tuesday.
Prosecutor colleague praises Sotomayor

Prosecutor colleague praises Sotomayor

NEW YORK, June 2 (UPI) -- U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor's "real world experience" would serve her and the nation well on the highest court, a former colleague says.
Sotomayor to meet members of Congress

Sotomayor to meet members of Congress

WASHINGTON, June 1 (UPI) -- U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor is embarking on the next stage of her confirmation process: meeting with congressional leaders, observers say.
Obama urges swift Sotomayor approval

Obama urges swift Sotomayor approval

WASHINGTON, May 30 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama called Saturday for a swift confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor.
New York DA says Sotomayor no radical

New York DA says Sotomayor no radical

NEW YORK, May 28 (UPI) -- New York District Attorney Robert Morgenthau says political pundits are incorrect when they call U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor a radical.

Hispanic groups want Latina on high court

WASHINGTON, May 12 (UPI) -- Hispanic legal groups Tuesday urged President Obama to select a Hispanic judge to succeed retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter.
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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler