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Rehnquist's death, the Roberts nomination and the coming term — updated Updated: Fri Sep 16, 12:42 PM ET
Roberts Sidesteps Meaty Issues for Now
Supreme Court nominee John Roberts testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005. AP Photo/Charles Dharapak

Roberts Sidesteps Meaty Issues for Now

AP - 4 hours, 5 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - John Roberts wrapped up four days of Senate testimony by declining to say how he would rule on abortion, wartime presidential power or other issues likely to reach the Supreme Court. Full story »
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Sept. 16Roberts wraps up four days of testimony, declining to preview rulings on abortion or executive power.
Sept. 15Outside witnesses testify for and against the nomination.
Sept. 12Confirmation hearings open before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Sept. 6Bush nominates Roberts for chief justice rather than associate justice.
Sept. 3Chief Justice William Rehnquist dies at 80 after a year fighting thyroid cancer.
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  • The nominee: John G. Roberts Jr., 50, D.C. Circuit judge and former Reagan administration lawyer.
  • The math: Republicans hold 55 Senate seats; committee vote expected next week.
  • The stakes: Roberts could serve 30 years; the court's new term opens Oct. 3.
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