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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Plan dropped to nominate anti-abortion lawyer for judgeship

Lexington Herald-Leader

The White House dropped plans Friday to nominate an anti-abortion lawyer backed by Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell for a federal judgeship in Kentucky.

The decision to back off the nomination of Chad Meredith came amid a split between McConnell and Republican Sen. Rand Paul, his fellow Kentuckian, over the selection.

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