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Washington Week  From the Vault: Looking Ahead to the Roberts Court

A look back at the swearing in of Chief Justice John Roberts in 2005. Details

 

Program: Washington Week

Episode: From the Vault: Looking Ahead to the Roberts Court

As the Roberts Supreme Court reviews the historic case challenging President Obama's 2010 Health Reform law, take a look back to when John Roberts replaced William Rehnquist as Chief Justice. A discussion of the generational shift represented by the Roberts Court and the what issues were important in his first years on the bench. Original air date: September 30, 2005, the day Roberts was sworn in.

Duration: (4:55)
Premiere Date: 03/28/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-Y


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