{"id":2129420,"date":"2023-12-19T19:27:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T00:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-confirms-biden-nominee-sara-hill-despite-opposition-from-oklahoma-governor\/"},"modified":"2023-12-19T19:31:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T00:31:09","slug":"senate-confirms-biden-nominee-sara-hill-despite-opposition-from-oklahoma-governor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-confirms-biden-nominee-sara-hill-despite-opposition-from-oklahoma-governor\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden nominee Sara Hill confirmed by Senate despite Oklahoma governor&#8217;s opposition"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsenate-confirms-biden-nominee-sara-hill-despite-opposition-from-oklahoma-governor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2129420&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Senate Approves Sara \u2064Hill\u2063 as First Native American Woman Federal Judge in Oklahoma<\/h2>\n<p>The Senate made\u2062 history on Tuesday by\u200c approving Sara Hill, former attorney general of the Cherokee Nation, as the first Native American woman to serve as a \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sidney-powell-is-an-american-legal-giant\/\" title=\"Sidney Powell Is an American Legal Giant\">federal judge<\/a> \u200bin \u200cOklahoma. The nomination \u200breceived overwhelming \u2062support with a 52-14 vote,\u2064 including Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Susan Collins (R-ME), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voting in favor. \u2063The only Democrat to vote against her confirmation was Senator\u2064 Joe Manchin \u200b(D-VW).<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges and Support<\/h3>\n<p>However, Hill&#8217;s confirmation faced\u200c challenges from Governor Kevin Stitt (R-OK), who questioned her impartiality due to her previous role\u2062 as the Cherokee Nation&#8217;s top attorney.\u2062 The governor\u2062 and \u200cthe \u2064tribe have often found themselves on opposing sides in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/usa-today-2a-groups-using-lawsuits-to-roll-back-gun-control\/\" title=\"USA Today: 2A Groups Using Lawsuits to Roll Back Gun Control\">federal court cases<\/a>. Despite this, both Senator Lankford and Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) expressed their support \u2063for Hill&#8217;s nomination, clearing the \u200dchamber&#8217;s &#8220;blue slip&#8221; \u200cprocess, which\u2063 requires approval from both \u200bsenators for most judicial nominations.<\/p>\n<h3>Pushing Back \u200cAgainst Opposition<\/h3>\n<p>Senator Lankford defended Hill\u200b against criticism regarding her allegiance to the \u200cCherokee Nation, stating, &#8220;I have no doubt that she\u200d is an American first, no doubt on \u200cthat. When \u200cshe served for the Cherokee Nation, \u2064obviously, she had a \u200dperspective that she is the voice of the Cherokee Nation. She&#8217;s an Oklahoman.\u2063 She&#8217;s an American, and \u2062she understands full well that\u2063 your\u2064 job on the federal bench is to not represent one group of Oklahomans; it&#8217;s all \u200cOklahomans \u200cin the United States. \u200cShe&#8217;s been very clear about her \u200dcommitment to the United States \u200cConstitution and knowing that&#8217;s her \u2062first\u200c responsibility on the bench.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With Hill&#8217;s confirmation, \u2064Oklahoma takes a\u200c significant step towards diversity and\u200d representation in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">federal judiciary<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What strategies can\u200c writers use to find inspiration and\u200b generate ideas \u200cto overcome writer&#8217;s block<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Iter\u2019s block can \u2063be a frustrating \u200cand debilitating experience for writers. It is\u2062 the feeling of being stuck and unable to produce any new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/martin-scorsese-hits-back-the-art-of-cinema-is-being-devalued\/\" title=\"Martin Scorsese Hits Back: The Art Of Cinema Is Being Devalued\">creative work<\/a>. Writer\u2019s block can manifest in different ways,\u200b such as a\u2064 complete inability to start writing, a lack of inspiration or ideas, or a general \u200dfeeling of dissatisfaction with one\u2019s writing.<\/p>\n<p>There are many\u200c potential causes of writer\u2019s block. One common cause is fear or self-doubt. \u2062Writers may be afraid of failure or rejection, or they \u200dmay doubt their own\u2063 abilities and feel like they\u2062 are not good enough. This fear and self-doubt can prevent them from taking the necessary risks and making\u2062 progress in their writing.<\/p>\n<p>Another potential cause of writer\u2019s block \u200dis perfectionism. Writers \u2064may feel the need \u2062to produce perfect work right from the start, \u200band when they inevitably fall short of their own high\u2063 standards, they\u2064 become paralyzed and unable to continue. This pressure to be perfect can stifle creativity and hinder\u200d productivity.<\/p>\n<p>External factors can also \u2064contribute to writer\u2019s block. Distractions, such as social media, the internet, or other responsibilities, can divert a \u2064writer\u2019s attention and make it difficult to focus on their writing. Stress and burnout can also contribute to writer\u2019s block, as\u200b a tired and overwhelmed mind \u200cis less likely to be able to produce creative work.<\/p>\n<p>Overcoming writer\u2019s\u200c block\u200c can be a challenging process, \u200dbut there\u2062 are strategies \u2064that can help. One helpful approach is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-slams-reynolds-for-endorsing-desantis-over-loyalty\/\" title=\"Trump criticizes Reynolds for supporting DeSantis instead of showing loyalty\">set realistic expectations<\/a> for yourself and embrace imperfection. Remember that \u2064the first draft is not meant to be perfect, but rather a starting point for further revision\u2062 and improvement. Allow yourself to make mistakes \u2063and\u200b learn from them.<\/p>\n<p>Breaking tasks down into smaller, more manageable parts can also help to overcome writer\u2019s block. Instead of trying to write \u2064an entire article or essay \u200bin one sitting, focus on\u2062 completing smaller \u2062sections or individual paragraphs. This approach can \u200dmake the writing process feel less \u200ddaunting and more achievable.<\/p>\n<p>Finding \u2064inspiration and generating \u2064ideas can also be \u200dhelpful in overcoming writer\u2019s block. Engage in activities that stimulate your creativity, such as reading, \u2064taking walks, or observing the world around you.\u200c Keep a journal\u200d or notebook handy to jot down \u2062any ideas that come to\u2064 mind. Sometimes, stepping away from your writing and focusing on other things can actually increase your creativity and help you overcome \u200dwriter\u2019s block.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, seeking support \u2062from other writers \u200dor joining\u2063 a writing group can provide valuable encouragement and feedback. Connecting with others who share a similar passion for writing can help you feel \u2064less alone in your struggle and provide\u200c fresh perspectives and ideas.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, writer\u2019s\u2064 block \u2064is a common obstacle that many writers face. It can be caused by fear, \u2064self-doubt, perfectionism, external distractions, or stress. Overcoming writer\u2019s block involves setting realistic expectations, breaking tasks \u2063down into smaller parts, finding inspiration, \u200band seeking \u2063support from others. With time and perseverance, writer\u2019s \u2062block \u200dcan be\u200d overcome, and the creative flow can be restored.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sara Hill, ex-attorney general of Cherokee Nation, became Oklahoma&#8217;s first Native American female federal judge. The Senate voted 52-14, with Senators Lankford, Collins, Grassley, and Murkowski supporting her nomination<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2129421,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2129420","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2129420","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2129420"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2129420\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2129421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2129420"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2129420"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2129420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}