Alito: The Hearings Begin

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Already the issue of executive power was brought up, as well as the Miers mess.

AP has a story: Senate Opens Alito Nomination Hearings

A good quote to start things off...
"The Supreme Court is the ultimate check and balance in our system. Independence of the courts and its members is crucial to our democracy."
-Sen. Patrick Leahy (D- VT)