Battle over the bench: Senators, interest groups, and lower court confirmations

Battle over the Bench: Senators, Interest Groups, and Lower Court Confirmations

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  Steigerwalt, Amy ^a  

^a GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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