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US President Barack Obama has sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill by nominating his chief legal advocate to the top judicial job. Solicitor General Elena Kagan is tipped to join the Supreme Court, becoming only the fourth woman in its 220 year history to do so. But critics argue, without judicial experience, Kagan’s appointment could be a backward step for women in the law.

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