Sen. Klobuchar reacts to Kagan Supreme Court nominee

Amy Klobuchar
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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President Barack Obama announced that Solicitor General Elena Kagan is his choice to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court. Kagan would replace Justice John Paul Stevens who is retiring. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar. She serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee which holds hearings on Supreme Court nominees.

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