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confirmation hearing

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Noun1.confirmation hearing - a hearing held by the US Senate to gather information on whether to approve or reject candidates for high federal office who are nominated by the president
hearing - a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken; "the investigative committee will hold hearings in Chicago"
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During a confirmation hearing in July, Roos said the Obama administration's early focus on US-Japan relations "emphasizes the special bond between our two countries.
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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Having taken this position during his confirmation hearing, Chief Justice John Roberts has never backed away from his belief that foreign law should not be relied upon in issuing decisions.
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