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Justice For All?
Students study about President Bush's nomination of federal appeals court judge John G. Roberts to the Supreme Court. They compare coverage of the nomination in different sections and articles in The New York Times.
USA Today
Usa Today: Bush Urges 'Timely, Fair Hearing' for Roberts
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.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: John Roberts' First Day
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.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: A New Chief Justice
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."
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The John Roberts Confirmation
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.
FOX News
Fox News: Bush Picks Roberts for Supreme Court
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.
USA Today
Usa Today: Roberts Plays Dual Roles: Chief Justice and Father
A personal expose on Chief Justice John Roberts and the Roberts family. Article is dated June, 2006.
CNN
Cnn: Bush Nominates Roberts to Supreme Court
News article from July, 2005, detailing President George W. Bush's choice to fill William Rehnquist's seat on the Supreme Court.
Other
Environmental Lawyers Uneasy Over Roberts Nomination
Published on July 19th, 2005, this article discusses John Roberts dealings on environmental issues and where he stands on those issues.
FOX News
Fox News: Roberts: 'I Have No Agenda'
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.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Q&a: John Roberts to the Supreme Court
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.
Other
Abc News: Who Is John G Roberts, Jr.?
A biographical expose of Supreme Court nominee John Roberts is the focus of this article from July, 2005.
CNN
Cnn: Supreme Court Enters Roberts Era
October, 2005, story on Chief Justice John Robert's first day on the Supreme Court.
CNN
Cnn: Roberts Sworn in as Chief Justice
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.
USA Today
Usa Today: Roberts Found 'Deep Regard' for Court
Biographical information about John Roberts can be found in this July, 2005, report.
CNN
Cnn: Bush Nominates Roberts as Chief Justice
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.
CBS
Cbs: John Roberts' Opening Statement
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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John G. Roberts Jr.
An impressive compilation of resources on Chief Justice John Roberts. A biography, video resources, photos, and other information can be found.
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Washington Post: John G. Roberts, Jr.
An impressive compilation of resources on Chief Justice John Roberts. A biography, video resources, photos, and other information can be found.
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President Bush Said His Nominee, u.s. Court of Appeals Judge John G. Roberts Jr.
President George W. Bush tapped Judge John Roberts as his nominee to replace William Rehnquist on the U.S. Supreme Court. Article is from July, 2005.
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Usa Today: Bush Urges 'Timely, Fair Hearing' for Roberts
This July, 2005, article focuses on the Senate confirmation hearings of John Roberts. Resources such as related articles, explanation of confirmation process, audio, and video are linked.
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Usa Today: Roberts Found 'Deep Regard' for Court
Biographical information about John Roberts can be found in this July, 2005, report.
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Usa Today: Roberts Found 'Deep Regard' for Court
Biographical information about John Roberts can be found in this July, 2005, report.
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Usa Today: Roberts Found 'Deep Regard' for Court
Biographical information about John Roberts can be found in this July, 2005, report.