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Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse Expects “Grueling” Nomination Process

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse Expects “Grueling” Nomination Process

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A Nebraska Senator will sit in on the confirmation hearing for federal Judge Neil Gorsuch, nominated by President Trump to the Supreme Court.
Senator Ben Sasse, a member of the Judiciary Committee, expects a sometimes-grueling process…

Sasse, a member of the committee, says he hopes the hearings will be educational. . .

Sasse expects Gorsuch to win confirmation, but not until he endures some tough questioning as well as numerous accusations from special interest groups.

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