Vote on Lynch delayed

Senate Republicans delayed a committee vote on Loretta Lynch, President Barack Obama’s nominee for attorney general. Lawmakers said they had more questions for Lynch, the U.S. attorney for the eastern district of New York who would become the nation’s first black female attorney general if confirmed. Democrats complained that Lynch is being held to a double standard compared with other nominees and said her nomination should be approved immediately. Her confirmation is expected after Congress’ one-week recess.