Judiciary chairman defends Kagan against GOP fire
Legal News Feed
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee is defending Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan against Republican criticism.
Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont says the GOP should set aside its "overheated rhetoric" questioning the qualifications and integrity of President Barack Obama's nominee. He's also urging Republicans to stop complaining about the timeline he set for Kagan's confirmation hearings, which are to begin June 28.
Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama, the top Judiciary Republican, has suggested the date is too soon, and warned Monday he might ask for a delay.
Leahy called the gripes "crocodile tears." The timetable mirrors the one used for Republican and Democratic nominees.
Kagan was back on Capitol Hill Tuesday for private meetings with senators.
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