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On the recordMarch 13, 2012
I urge the Committee to act expeditiously on Mr. Kayatta's nomination in order to avoid a real problem for the first circuit in handling its caseload.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins emphasizes the urgency of confirming Kayatta to address judicial caseload issues.

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