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Tuesday, June 29, 2010  Senate Republicans and Solicitor General Elena Kagan are facing off over whether her objection to the military's ban on openly gay soldiers and her decision to restrict recruiters at Harvard Law School disqualify her from serving on the Supreme Court.

Monday, June 28, 2010  Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan pledged at her Senate confirmation hearing Monday to show the "evenhandedness and impartiality" the Constitution demands if she is confirmed.

Monday, June 28, 2010  Kagan's chances are bright as she heads into a marathon week of high-pressure vetting before the Judiciary panel, pressing to portray herself as a mainstream, impartial addition to the court.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  It could be a long hot summer for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan with Republicans promising a very close look at the credentials of President Barack Obama's nominee.

Monday, May 10, 2010  UPDATED 11:05 a.m. President Obama on Monday nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, declaring she would demonstrate the same independence, integrity and passion for the law exhibited by retiring Justice Stevens.