Rehnquist to Miss Two Weeks of New Court Session
Chief Justice William Rehnquist, battling thyroid cancer, will miss the first two weeks of oral arguments when the Court resumes Tuesday. This is fueling speculation about his retirement.
Bush has also recently submitted 20 judicial nominations to the Senate, 12 of whom were previously rejected.
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