Pryor’s confirmation may be just a matter of time
Now the wait for the confirmation vote begins as the nomination of Southern Indiana District Court Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has been sent to the U.S. Senate.
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Pryor’s nomination to 7th Circuit advances to full Senate
Southern Indiana District Court Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor’s nomination to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has advanced to the full U.S. Senate after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted in her favor Thursday morning, with two Republicans breaking from their party despite the ranking member announcing his opposition to her confirmation.
Time winding down for White House to fill Kanne vacancy
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In a boost, McConnell backs Senate bipartisan gun deal
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Senators talk expanded gun background checks, red flag laws
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Pryor may have easier path to 7th Circuit confirmation than past nominees
Now that she has been nominated to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor of the Southern Indiana District Court is facing a journey to the appellate bench that has not always been smooth for Indiana judges tapped by Democratic presidents.
Magistrate Judge Pryor tapped for 7th Circuit
Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has been nominated to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals by the Biden administration.
Senate ships $40B Ukraine aid bill to Biden for signature
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Crypto comes to Washington. Will the millions buy influence?
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Senate bid to save Roe v. Wade falls to GOP-led filibuster
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Lawmakers question beef executives over soaring food prices
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