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Federal District Judge Holds Up Public Lands Oil and Gas Leasing Pause

A Louisiana federal judge blocked the Biden administration’s effort to impose a lull on public land and offshore oil and gas leasing.

Hank Lacey - June 21, 2021

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Senate Confirms Jackson, First Biden Appeals Court Choice

The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first U.S appellate court judge of President Joe Biden’s administration in a 53-46 vote.

Hank Lacey - June 15, 2021

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Federal Court Fights Over Fossil Fuel Leasing Pause Near Crescendo

Two federal courts will soon decide whether to block President Joe Biden’s move to hold up federal oil and gas leasing.

Hank Lacey - June 14, 2021

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Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Rossman Nomination

Veronica Rossman testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday as the panel considered whether to recommend her confirmation.

Hank Lacey - June 11, 2021

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Senate Ends Filibuster on Jackson, Biden’s First Appeals Court Nominee and Readies Vote to Confirm Third Federal District Court Pick

The Senate decided Thursday to end debate on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

Hank Lacey - June 11, 2021

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Rodriguez to be Next U.S. Judge in Colorado

Regina Rodriguez was confirmed to Colorado’s federal district court bench, and is now President Joe Biden's second judicial nominee confirmed.

Hank Lacey - June 8, 2021

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Willow Project Shows Mixed Climate Policy Signals From Biden Administration

The Biden administration sent a mixed signal in late May about its commitment to reversing course on oil exploration and extraction in Alaska.

Hank Lacey - June 7, 2021

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Biden Nominates Veronica Rossman for 10th Circuit Seat

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he has nominated Veronica Rossman, a veteran criminal defense lawyer from Denver, to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court...

Hank Lacey - May 14, 2021

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