Read more Patrick Leahy stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/3702/patrick-leahy.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 9:42:49 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/66135/mexico-drug-aid-delayed-over-rights-concerns.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMore than $100 million in anti-narcotics aid to Mexico has been delayed because of alleged human rights abuses in the country's war with drug cartels, the Washington Post reports. Sen. Patrick Leahy, chair of a subcommittee that oversees foreign aid spending, blocked plans to release a favorable State Department report...http://www.newser.com/story/66135/mexico-drug-aid-delayed-over-rights-concerns.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 05 Aug 2009 6:39:53 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/64939/gop-delays-sotomayor-vote.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Senate Judiciary Committee today put off its vote on Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court nomination for one week, to July 28, after Republicans asked for a delay. Chairman Patrick Leahy says he is disappointed the Republicans held up the committee's action, but predicts Sotomayor will join the Supreme Court in...http://www.newser.com/story/64939/gop-delays-sotomayor-vote.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 21 Jul 2009 10:55:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/64788/blame-everyone-involved-for-shallow-sotomayor-hearings.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWith Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation a virtual certainty and her appointment unlikely to change the direction of the Supreme Court, last week's toothless hearings held few surprises. Except, that is, for observers who were hoping the Senate Judiciary Committee would press for substantive Q-and-A, Joan Biskupic writes for USA Today. “I...http://www.newser.com/story/64788/blame-everyone-involved-for-shallow-sotomayor-hearings.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 20 Jul 2009 8:55:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/64357/sotomayor-roe-v-wade-is-settled-law.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagQuestioning is under way on Day 2 of Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings, and there has already been much talk of New Haven firefighters and wise Latina women. Asked about that infamous quote early on, Sotomayor replied, “I want to state upfront, unequivocally… I do not believe that any racial or...http://www.newser.com/story/64357/sotomayor-roe-v-wade-is-settled-law.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 14 Jul 2009 12:11:45 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/64260/senators-duke-it-out-at-sotomayor-hearing.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSonia Sotomayor has wrapped up the first session of what promises to be a successful but contentious confirmation process. Patrick Leahy opened today's hearing by expressing hope Sotomayor would be spared racial attacks. “She has been a judge for all Americans,” the Senate Judiciary Committee chair said. “She understands there's...http://www.newser.com/story/64260/senators-duke-it-out-at-sotomayor-hearing.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 13 Jul 2009 9:52:34 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61413/sotomayor-confirmation-hearings-start-july-13.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagConfirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor will convene on July 13, says the Senate Judiciary Committee chairman. Patrick Leahy said the date represents a "reasonable schedule" that would give committee members several more weeks to prepare. President Obama has urged the Senate to vote before it leaves for...http://www.newser.com/story/61413/sotomayor-confirmation-hearings-start-july-13.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 09 Jun 2009 11:40:32 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/60789/sotomayor-visits-senators-explains-wise-latina-remark.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSonia Sotomayor made her first trip to Capitol Hill today, and had heart-to-hearts with Harry Reid and assorted members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, explaining the “wise Latina” remark that has drawn so much attention to chairman Patrick Leahy, Politico reports. Though everyone has a different background, the Supreme Court...http://www.newser.com/story/60789/sotomayor-visits-senators-explains-wise-latina-remark.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 02 Jun 2009 12:42:07 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/60340/sotomayor-vote-carries-risks-for-these-senators.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSonia Sotomayor's confirmation looks likely, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be some drama between here and there. Politico runs down which senators have the most to win—and the most to lose: Patrick Leahy: Facing his first nominee as judiciary chairman, Leahy’s eager to get Sotomayor through ASAP, but...http://www.newser.com/story/60340/sotomayor-vote-carries-risks-for-these-senators.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 28 May 2009 9:02:04 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/58895/obama-meets-with-senators-on-court-choice.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPresident Obama’s choice for the next Supreme Court justice is coming “soon,” said Democratic senators after a meeting with the president. The White House says the appointee won’t be announced this week, but Harry Reid and Patrick Leahy say he or she should be seated by October, the Wall Street...http://www.newser.com/story/58895/obama-meets-with-senators-on-court-choice.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 13 May 2009 13:11:00 CDT