Leahy sets Sotomayor confirmation hearing for July 13

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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Senate Judiciary Committee will begin Judge Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings for the U.S. Supreme Court on July 13, the committee's chairman, Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, said Tuesday.


And a leading Republican, Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida, on Tuesday predicted the Senate will confirm Sotomayor.

Speaking on the Senate floor, Leahy said the July hearing date favored by President Obama would provide sufficient time for thorough examination of the federal appellate judge's record.

"It's going to allow several more weeks for committee members to prepare for the hearing ... and there's no reason to unduly delay consideration of this well-qualified nominee," Leahy said.

Republican leaders have called for confirmation hearings in September.

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http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/06/09/sotomayor.hearing/

[CTyankee]

1. Well, that'll be worth leaving the TV set on.

With an extra large bag of popcorn and a big soda...:popcorn: