Story highlights Jane Kelly, who currently serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, is a possible nomination to Supreme Court, a source familiar with the process tells CNN

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid said Wednesday that a decision on whom to nominate could come in "a matter of a week or so."

(CNN) The White House is considering Jane Kelly, who currently serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, for a possible nomination to the Supreme Court, according to a source familiar with the process.

The FBI has been conducting interviews with individuals associated with Kelly.

A judicial assistant for Kelly had no comment. The White House also declined comment.

Word of the outreach was first reported by The New York Times . It comes as President Barack Obama seeks to nominate a replacement for late Justice Antonin Scalia and push Republicans to consider his choice.

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid said Wednesday that a decision on whom to nominate could come in "a matter of a week or so."

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