Specter questions Sotomayor on 9/11 lawsuit

By Chris Mondics Inquirer Staff Writer Jul. 17, 2009 Philly.com Sen. Arlen Specter suggested during Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation hearing yesterday that the Obama administration sought to block Supreme Court review of lawsuits blaming Saudi Arabia for the Sept. 11 attacks for fear of offending an important ally. The remark came as the Pennsylvania Democrat … Continue reading Specter questions Sotomayor on 9/11 lawsuit