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    Democrats To Frame Barrett As Foe Of Affordable Care Act In Confirmation Hearings

    Democrats are poised to argue that confirming Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court will "undercut the rights and safety of all Americans" because of her record on Obamacare and abortion.
    by Claudia Grisales Oct 12, 2020 3 minutes
    Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is the ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is holding hearings on the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett this week.

    Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee plan to frame Judge Amy Coney Barrett as a threat to the Affordable Care Act and abortion rights in their questioning of the Supreme Court Justice nominee this week.

    The hearings, they say, will let Democrats spotlight top campaign issues facing voters already heading to the ballot box in several states. They'll also call for Barrett's recusal from potential cases and underscore the that has plagued the rushed effort.

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