BACKGROUND
As Chairman of the Judiciary committee, one of 16 standing committees in the Senate, Hatch handles all legislation pertaining to the courts, the patent office and immigration as well as legislation pertaining to civil liberties and constitutional amendments. Hatch oversees the process of appointing federal judges.

PREMISE OF THE SUIT
Diamonds are members of the U.S. Senate. There are two Senators for each state in the union, regardless of population. After working out differences in conference with House, the Senate passes the legislation that becomes the "law of the land." The most powerful Senators are the majority leadership and the committee chairs, which are always members of the majority party. Chairmen of the subcommittees of Appropriations are known as 'Cardinals' due to the power they wield over the allocation of federal funds. Senators serve for six-year terms and are in power because you voted for them.

LINKS
www.hatch.senate.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Biography.home
www.senate.gov/pagelayout/reference/e_one_section_
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