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Q&A with Russell Wheeler

President Obama's Court Nominations

Courts, Judges, U.S. Judiciary, Presidential Appointments

Russell Wheeler, Visiting Fellow, Governance Studies

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March 20, 2009

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Russell Wheeler says President Obama’s nomination of David Hamilton to serve on the appellate court was a thoughtful choice but will still draw criticism.

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