Compromise clears way for vote on nominee Owen

Wednesday, May 25, 2005

WASHINGTON -- Breaking years of gridlock, the Senate on Tuesday cleared the way for confirmation of Priscilla Owen to the U.S. appeals court amid fresh debate over an ambiguous compromise on President Bush's current and future judicial nominees.

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