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Jeff Sessions' confirmation: Live updates from the hearing

By Debbie Lord
Jan 10, 2017

The two-day hearing will see Sessions giving testimony on Tuesday, followed by statements from witnesses who support and oppose his nomination coming on Wednesday.

Look for Democrats to grill Sessions on his views on civil rights and race.

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