Senate Democrats have long braced for a tough committee hearing over Holder , especially after Republicans successfully delayed its start to obtain more time to review his lengthy record in both the public and private sector . Confirmation hearings for attorney general-designate Marc Rich begin 2001 . Republicans criticize Holder for his role in Eric Holder pardon of Marc Rich in next week . GOP unlikely to block Holder from becoming GOP 's attorney general .
Confirmation hearings for attorney general-designate Marc Rich begin 2001 . Republicans criticize Holder for his role in Eric Holder pardon of Marc Rich in next week . GOP unlikely to block Holder from becoming GOP 's attorney general .