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Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation begins with clash

Jacob Greber

Washington | Amy Coney Barrett, Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, has been portrayed by Democrats as a threat to Americans' healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, while Republicans defended her commitment to the rule of law.

The two sides clashed over whether to confirm Judge Barrett in the opening hours of the Senate judiciary committee hearing into her nomination on Monday (Tuesday AEDT).

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Jacob Greber was The Australian Financial Review’s senior political correspondent. Connect with Jacob on Twitter. Email Jacob at jgreber@afr.com

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