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11-19-2009, 08:02 PM
The Senate on Thursday confirmed U.S. District Judge David Hamilton for the Chicago-based federal appeals court, approving a nominee targeted by conservatives as a liberal activist.
Hamilton was approved on a 59-39 vote and became the eighth of President Barack Obama's judicial nominees to win confirmation.
Hamilton has received the American Bar Association's highest rating.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5grQHSwLPcLkQZhThfU7x8m6vToTwD9C2R9KG0
Hamilton was approved on a 59-39 vote and became the eighth of President Barack Obama's judicial nominees to win confirmation.
Hamilton has received the American Bar Association's highest rating.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5grQHSwLPcLkQZhThfU7x8m6vToTwD9C2R9KG0