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Senate confirms Merrick Garland as attorney general

The Senate confirmed Merrick Garland to be the next U.S. attorney general with a strong bipartisan vote, placing the widely respected federal judge in the post as President Biden has vowed to restore the Justice Department's reputation for independence. CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano has more.
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