Senate Panel Starts Roberts Hearing
12th Sep 2005, 17:45 GMT
The Senate opened confirmation hearings on chief justice nominee John Roberts. Lawmakers are set to grill him on a range of crucial issues, from affirmative action and abortion to states' rights and executive powers.
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