print email comment close A History of Conflict in High Court Appointments URL: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4732341 Description: "As President Bush prepares to nominate a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor [in July 2005], Washington is bracing for the possibility of a confirmation battle. Here's a look at recent conflicts over high court nominees." Includes discussions about confirmation conflicts relating to Clarence Thomas, Robert H. Bork, Abe Fortas, and others. From National Public Radio (NPR). Publisher: National Public Radio (NPR) Extra Keywords senate Library of Congress Subject Headings: Judges -- Selection and appointment -- United States United States -- Officials and employees -- Selection and appointment United States. Congress. Senate -- Powers and duties United States. Supreme Court LII Database Information: Record 8394 created by Maria Brandt on 08/01/2005 Last modification on 08/02/2005 Published: 08/01/2005   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/8394