Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing begins with rocky start
President Donald Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh, is facing a confirmation hearing this week as the Senate reviews his record and questions the nominee. The process opened with dramatic cries from Democrats to adjourn and postpone the hearings on Tuesday, Sept. 4
Democrats objected to the timeline of the hearing after more than 42,000 pages of documents related to Kavanaugh’s work in the George W. Bush White House were released Monday night. Senators argued they had not had enough time to review the records and properly vet the nominee.
“The committee received just last night, less than 15 hours ago, 42,000 pages of documents that we have not had an opportunity to read, review or analyze,” said Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif. “We cannot possibly move forward with this hearing.”
Numerous protestors also attempted to disrupt the process. Eventually, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, moved the hearing along and opening statements were read.
Kavanaugh’s hearing for the high court comes at a time when a major challenge to the Affordable Care Act in Texas is set to move along this week. A lawsuit filed by 20 Republican state attorneys general argues the healthcare law is unconstitutional.
Kavanaugh’s previous record as a judge on healthcare will likely be part of the focus of questioning from Senators.
The hearing is expected to last several days.
Amy joined TriMed Media as a Senior Writer for HealthExec after covering home care for three years. When not writing about all things healthcare, she fulfills her lifelong dream of becoming a pirate by sailing in regattas and enjoying rum. Fun fact: she sailed 333 miles across Lake Michigan in the Chicago Yacht Club "Race to Mackinac."