Donnerstag, September 22, 2005

Chief justice nominee Roberts wins panel endorsement

The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved John Roberts' nomination as the next Supreme Court chief justice, virtually assuring the conservative judge confirmation by the Senate next week.

Three Democrats joined the committee's 10 majority Republicans in a 13-5 vote to advance the nomination to the full Senate.

[The Seattle Times: Politics]

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