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Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, meets Oct. 1 with Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana (off frame) on Capitol Hill in Washington.

COLUMN: The Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings are set to begin Oct. 12 with the Supreme Court Nominee’s opening statements then two days of questioning.