Maine senator: Fill the Supreme Court vacancy so the court can fully function
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Maine Sen. Angus King said Thursday that the vacancy left by Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death needs to be filled so that the Supreme Court can "fully function."
"We've got an opening on the court. I think Sandra Day O'Connor made a very practical point. Let's fill the vacancy so the court can fully f
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