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POLS 390 (Moyer): Journal Article #1

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Scherer, Nancy, Brandon L. Bartels, and Amy Steigerwalt. 2008. "Sounding the fire alarm: The role of interest groups in the lower federal court confirmation process." Journal of Politics 70(4): 1026-1039. 

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