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Swearing-in of John Roberts as Chief Justice

Following his confirmation by the Senate earlier on Thursday, John Roberts is sworn-in at the White House as Chief Justice of the United States. He replaces the late Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who died in office on September 3. The 2005-06 term on the Supreme Court begins on Monday.
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