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Headline Roundup September 17th, 2018

2 GOP Senators Join Democrats In Calling For Delay on Kavanaugh Vote

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GOP Senators Jeff Flake (AZ) and Bob Corker (TN) joined Democrats in urging a delay in the vote on Brett Kavanaugh's nomination until the Senate Judiciary Committee hears from the woman accusing Kavanaugh of sexual assault.

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GOP Senators Say Committee Should Hear Kavanaugh's Accuser's Side of Story Before Taking a Vote
GOP Senators Say Committee Should Hear Kavanaugh's Accuser's Side of Story Before Taking a Vote

New York Post (News)

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Two GOP Senators have come forward and called for the vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court to be delayed until after his accuser speaks with members of the Judiciary Committee.

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GOP senators: Hold off on Kavanaugh vote until accuser is heard
GOP senators: Hold off on Kavanaugh vote until accuser is heard

Washington Post

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Senators Jeff Flake (AZ) and Bob Corker (TN), Republicans who are retiring at the end of this term, joined Democrats in urging a delay in the vote until the committee hears from Ford. The panel is scheduled to vote Thursday afternoon on Kavanaugh’s nomination.

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Brett Kavanaugh: Republican senators call for vote delay
Brett Kavanaugh: Republican senators call for vote delay

BBC News

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A number of Republicans have said the vote on US President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, should be paused while allegations of sexual assault are properly heard.

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