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USA Today

Usa Today: Bush Urges 'Timely, Fair Hearing' for Roberts

For Students 9th - 10th
This July, 2005, article focuses on the Senate confirmation hearings of John Roberts. Related resources such as articles, an explanation of the confirmation process, audio, and video are linked.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: John Roberts' First Day

For Students 9th - 10th
A very telling report of Chief Justice John Roberts' first day in the Supreme Court. Transcript, audio, and video are available of this interesting report.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: A New Chief Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
From September, 2005, audio, video, and a transcript of a report on the confirmation of John Roberts. This is also linked to NewsHour's "The John Roberts Confirmation."
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Confirmation Process

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of NewsHour's "The John Roberts Confirmation" site, a chart that describes the confirmation process for the U.S. Supreme Court.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The John Roberts Confirmation

For Students 9th - 10th
Brilliant site that contains a plethora of resources related to John Roberts, the confirmation process, and Supreme Court. Find video and audio of his confirmation. Other resources include a biography and lesson plans.
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FOX News

Fox News: Bush Picks Roberts for Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
July, 2005, article discussing President Bush's choice of John Roberts for the U.S. Supreme Court. Find photos, video, related stories, links, and other resources on this very thorough news site.
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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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CNN

Cnn: Bush Nominates Roberts to Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
News article from July, 2005, detailing President George W. Bush's choice to fill William Rehnquist's seat on the Supreme Court.
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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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BBC

Bbc: Profile: Harriet Miers

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief article with biographical information about Harriet Miers, President George W. Bush's original nominee to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. (3 October 2005)
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FOX News

Fox News: Roberts: 'I Have No Agenda'

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy news report leading up to the Senate confirmation hearings for Chief Justice John Roberts in September, 2005. Article focuses on what to expect in the hearings. Also find photos, video, and links to other resources.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Why Miers Withdrew as Supreme Court Nominee

For Students 9th - 10th
October, 2005 article detailing the reasons for the withdrawal of Harriet Miers as a Supreme Court nominee. (October 27, 2005)
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Q&a: John Roberts to the Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
Background of John Roberts is given in a Q&A format. Roberts' biography, possible impact on court, stance on issues, and more. Article is from July, 2005.
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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 Harriet Miers?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from October, 2005, discussing Harriet Miers, her nomination, and background.
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Other

Abc News: Who Is John G Roberts, Jr.?

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical expose of Supreme Court nominee John Roberts is the focus of this article from July, 2005.
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CNN

Cnn: Supreme Court Enters Roberts Era

For Students 9th - 10th
October, 2005, story on Chief Justice John Robert's first day on the Supreme Court.
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CNN

Cnn: Roberts Sworn in as Chief Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
John Roberts becomes Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in September, 2005. This article reports on the ceremony. Find other Supreme Court related links on this site.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Roberts Found 'Deep Regard' for Court

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about John Roberts can be found in this July, 2005, report.
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CNN

Cnn: Miers Withdraws Supreme Court Nomination

For Students 9th - 10th
George W. Bush's first Supreme Court nominee withdraws her name from consideration after much scrutiny.
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CNN

Cnn: Bush Nominates Roberts as Chief Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this September, 2005, news article, President George W. Bush changes his plans after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist and nominates John Roberts for Chief Justice.
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CBS

Cbs: John Roberts' Opening Statement

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of John Roberts' opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2005. The site also offers today's live news feed.
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Curated OER

John G. Roberts Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
An impressive compilation of resources on Chief Justice John Roberts. A biography, video resources, photos, and other information can be found.