Holder confirmation on its way despite obstructionist repugs

Senate committee OKs Holder for attorney general

WASHINGTON – Eric Holder's nomination as the first African-American attorney general moved to the full Senate Wednesday with broad bipartisan support, as Republicans who earlier criticized the nominee determined he was well qualified for the job.

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 17-2 to favorably recommend Holder's confirmation to the Senate, which could vote as early as Thursday.

The only senators who voted against Holder in committee were Republicans John Cornyn of Texas and Tom Coburn of Oklahoma.

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