Senate panel votes for nominee opposed by black lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) " The Senate Judiciary Committee has narrowly voted for the nomination of a North Carolina attorney to fill the nation's longest judicial vacancy.Thomas Farr's nomination is opposed by black lawmakers and some civil rights groups. The committee voted 11-9 Thursday to recommend the nomination to the full Senate.If confirmed, he'll serve on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, a post vacant since 2005.Farr was hired by North [...]
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