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Kavanaugh confirmation all but sure after long, bitter fight
Kavanaugh confirmation all but sure after long, bitter fight
By Alan Fram and Lisa Mascaro
After weeks of shocking accusations, hardball politics and rowdy Capitol protests, a pair of wavering senators declared Friday they will back Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation. -
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