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Franken, Klobuchar preview roles in Sotomayor hearing

Franken, Klobuchar preview roles in Sotomayor hearing

DFL Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken -- who both sit on the Senate Judiciary committee -- made their opening remarks today at the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Sotomayor pledges impartial justice if confirmed

Sotomayor pledges impartial justice if confirmed

Her confirmation all but assured, Sonia Sotomayor pledged Monday to serve the "larger interest of impartial justice" rather than any narrow cause if she becomes the next justice of the Supreme Court.

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Klobuchar: 'I've been very impressed so far'

Klobuchar: 'I've been very impressed so far'

DFL Senator Amy Klobuchar plans to focus on Sonia Sotomayor's time as a prosecutor and her criminal justice opinions, as confirmation hearings begin today in the historic Supreme Court nomination.
by Elizabeth Baier

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The Sotomayor hearings

The Sotomayor hearings

Live coverage of the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Judge Sotomayor will be questioned by members of the Senate Judiciary committee.

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The Sotomayor hearings

The Sotomayor hearings

Live coverage of the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Judge Sotomayor will be questioned by members of the Senate Judiciary committee.

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New booster seat law takes effect today

Another new car safety law takes effect in Minnesota today. Children under 8 years old or under 4 feet 9 inches tall must now travel in car seats or booster seats.
by Steven John

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Supreme Court reprimands Dakota County Attorney

The Minnesota Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded and fined Dakota County Attorney Jim Backstrom.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Professor won't be allowed to represent Warsame

A federal judge in Minneapolis has denied a Twin Cities' law professor's request to represent terror suspect Mohamed Warsame, because the professor hasn't taken Minnesota's bar exam.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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