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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Us Supreme Court: Justice Alito

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about Supreme Court Justise Samuel Alito. Included in this site from the Cornell Law School is a link to Justice Alito's recent court decisions.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Alito Appearance Marks Shift in Court

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting discussion on Justice Samuel Alito's first day and what his presence on the Supreme Court will mean. Transcript, audio, video, and a link to analysis of the arguments he heard on his first day are included.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Assessing the Alito Nomination

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript, audio, and video of an October, 2005 report discussing previous rulings and stances taken by U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Samuel Alito Nomination

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding and exhaustive site with a number of resources pertaining to the nomination of Samuel Alito. His biography, confirmation process explanation, links to other resources, and educational resources are all included.
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NBC

Nbc News: Alito Sworn in as Supreme Court Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
January, 2006 report chronicling the swearing in of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Along with this report is a video report, link to political cartoons, photographic slideshow, and other resources.
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FOX News

Fox News: Bush Taps Alito for Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
With much controversy surrounding his pick, President George W. Bush chooses Samuel Alito to replace Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court. Along with this November, 2005, article, are links to photos, videos, and other resources.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Alito Joins High Court After 58 42 Vote

For Students 9th - 10th
January, 2006, report covering the confirmation of Samuel Alito's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Includes links to related articles, videos, audio files, a poll, and interactive graphics.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Senate Confirms Samuel Alito

For Students 9th - 10th
The confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court Justice, with particular emphasis on the fight in the Senate, is highlighted in this report from January, 2006. A transcript, audio, and video are available.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Samuel Alito Nomination

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Senate hearings on the nomination by President George W. Bush of Samuel Alito in January, 2006. You can find out why the hearings and the nomination were so contentious.
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CNN

Cnn: Change at the Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN article providing detailed information on the Senate confirmation hearing of Samuel Alito who was sworn in as the 110th Supreme Court justice on January 31st, 2006.
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CNN

Cnn: Bush Nominates Alito to Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from November, 2005, discusses the nomination of Samuel Alito for Supreme Court Justice. His ideology, judicial record, and the controversy surrounding President George W. Bush's nomination of Alito are all discussed.
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CNN

Cnn: Gop Sets Up Showdown Over Alito

For Students 9th - 10th
Some democrats in the Senate are discussing strategies for halting the confirmation of Samuel Alito for the U.S. Supreme Court. Read about the controversy and battle that is brewing in the Senate in this January, 2006, report. there is...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Shields and Brooks on Alito

For Students 9th - 10th
Two journalists debate Samuel Alito's nomination, his impact on the Supreme Court, hot button issues, and other topics surrounding the Senate confirmation hearings. Transcript, audio, and video are available for this report from January,...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Samuel Alito, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Samuel Alito from October, 2005. Biography is a part of NewsHour's page "The Samuel Alito Nomination."
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CBS

Cbs: What's Samuel Alito Really Like?

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting report about the background of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito. November 2005. The site also offers today's live news feed.
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NBC

Nbc News: Bush's High Court Pick Likely in for a Fight

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed article from October, 2005 forecasting the difficult road to nomination that Samuel Alito will face in the Senate.
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NBC

Nbc News: Samuel Alito Nomination Remarks

For Students 9th - 10th
Samuel Alito's remarks after being nominated by President George W. Bush as the replacement for Sandra Day O'Connor on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Other

Abc News: Who Is Samuel Alito?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from October, 2005, discussing the background and views of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.
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FOX News

Fox News: Fast Facts: Samuel A. Alito, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about Samuel Alito.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Record Holds Hints on Nominee's Views

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting guide to the viewpoint of Samuel Alito on key issues. (1/8/2006)
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Alito Becomes 110th Supreme Court Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
January, 2006 report on the confirmation and swearing in of Justice Samuel Alito.
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Cnn.com:change at the Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN article providing detailed information on the Senate confirmation hearing of Samuel Alito who was sworn in as the 110th Supreme Court justice on January 31st, 2006.
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Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth analysis of Justice Alito's decisions as an appeals court judge. An excellent source for researching Justice Alito, his rulings, and his views.
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Washington Post: Alito, in and Out of the Mainstream

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth analysis of Justice Alito's decisions as an appeals court judge. An excellent source for researching Justice Alito, his rulings, and his views.