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Elena Kagan Recuses Self in 25 Cases as Supreme Court's Fall Session Begins
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Elena Kagan Takes Her Seat as 112th Supreme Court Justice
-Mary WinterPresident Obama was on hand Friday to witness the formal investiture of Elena Kagan, the 112th Supreme Court justice and the fourth woman to be named to the high court.
Elena Kagan's Supreme Court Investiture Set for Today
-Tom KavanaghKagan is the fourth woman confirmed to the court, and joins current female justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor.
Immigration, Terrorism, Health Care: Hot Issues Pack Fall Court Docket
-Andrew CohenThe Supreme Court convenes the first Monday in October. Some of the biggest legal news of the year is just around the corner.
Elena Kagan Sworn in as 4th Woman in History on Supreme Court
-Tom DiemerNew Yorker Elena Kagan, sworn in by the chief justice Saturday, is the fourth woman in history to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mitch McConnell Scolds Al Franken: 'This Isn't Saturday Night Live'
-Patricia MurphyThe junior senator from Minnesota apologizes to the GOP leader for appearing disrespectful during the latter's speech on Elena Kagan.
Elena Kagan Confirmed to Supreme Court, 63 to 37
-Patricia MurphyKagan will be sworn in soon to succeed retiring Justice John Paul Stevens and will have about two months to hire a staff and prepare for the court's opening session in October.
Elena Kagan Draws Opposition From Senators Who Backed Sotomayor
-Patricia MurphyThe Supreme Court nominee's lack of courtroom experience is cited by senators, including Republicans, who voted for Sonia Sotomayor during her confirmation last year.
Sen. Ben Nelson: Conservative Democrat Not Switching Sides
-Tom DiemerHe's not going anywhere. Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson, a lonely conservative in the Democratic caucus, says he is staying with the Democratic Party.
Elena Kagan Confirmation Debate Starts in the Senate
-Patricia MurphyThe road to Tuesday's debate has been mostly smooth for the nominee, who is likely to become the fourth woman ever confirmed to the Supreme Court.
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