LIVE: Elena Kagan Confirmation Hearings and Senator Byrd Dies at 92

Watch live video of the Elena Kagan confirmation hearings which begin at 12:30PM eastern time below:

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The 5 funniest moments from Tuesday's hearings:

Breaking News: At 92 years of age, Democratic Senator Robert Byrd dies and possibly leaves Democrats ONE VOTE short of financial reform.



Senator Byrd's impassioned speech against the Iraq war after the jump: