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Chief Justice Rehnquist Dies at Home
Associated Press ^ | Sep 03 11:11 PM US/Eastern

Posted on 09/03/2005 8:17:02 PM PDT by zahal724

Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist died Saturday evening at his home in suburban Virginia, said Supreme Court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg.

A statement from the spokeswoman said he was surrounded by his three children when he died in Arlington.

"The Chief Justice battled thyroid cancer since being diagnosed last October and continued to perform his dues on the court until a precipitous decline in his health the last couple of days," she said.

Rehnquist was appointed to the Supreme Court as an associate justice in 1971 by President Nixon and took his seat on Jan. 7, 1982. He was elevated to chief justice by President Reagan in 1986.


TOPICS: Extended News; Government; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: arlingtonva; chiefjustice; obituary; rehnquist; scotus
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To: zahal724

Prayers for his family. I grew up in the same city where the Chief Justice was from, Shorewood Wisconsin.

As for his replacement, President Bush it's good to be king.


21 posted on 09/03/2005 8:28:08 PM PDT by UB355 (Slower traffic keep right >>>>>>>>>>>>>>)
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To: zahal724
He was a good man and a good jurist. Cancer is an awful way to go, I hope he didn't suffer.

Clarence Thomas for CJUS.

22 posted on 09/03/2005 8:28:43 PM PDT by Bombardier ("Religion of Peace" my butt.....sell that snakeoil to someone who'll buy it!)
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To: zahal724

Very, very sad. Rest in peace Justice Rehnquist and may God comfort your family.


23 posted on 09/03/2005 8:29:05 PM PDT by Dawgreg (Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.)
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To: zahal724

Did they get this wrong, seeing reports that he died at a Northern Va hospital?


24 posted on 09/03/2005 8:29:13 PM PDT by jonsie
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To: zahal724

Rest in peace.


25 posted on 09/03/2005 8:29:17 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
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To: zahal724
Here we go.

How long before the jackass machine cranks up to full speed?


26 posted on 09/03/2005 8:29:22 PM PDT by bill1952 ("All that we do is done with an eye towards something else.")
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To: Jemian

Well, Bush supports God. God allegedly made humans mortal. Rehnqueist died because he was mortal. Therefore it's Bush's help for supporting God and not working to overthrow him.
Because, after all, at most all Saddam Hussein had were a couple of canisters of sarin, whereas God has killed millions of people in the last couple of years with natural disaster. Yet Bush has nothing but good words to say for this tyrant!
(/sarcasm)


27 posted on 09/03/2005 8:29:51 PM PDT by ClaudiusI
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To: Old Seadog

I hope the next Chief doesn't emulate the gold stripes on the robes. Sorry, Chief...Into paradise may angels lead thee.


28 posted on 09/03/2005 8:30:23 PM PDT by tellw
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To: zahal724

WOW. Prayers for his family...he was truly one of the great legal minds of our times.


29 posted on 09/03/2005 8:30:57 PM PDT by WestVirginiaRebel (The Democratic Party-Jackass symbol, jackass leaders, jackass supporters.)
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To: zahal724

Prayers up!


30 posted on 09/03/2005 8:31:04 PM PDT by SwinneySwitch (America-beyond your expectations!)
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To: ClaudiusI

You left out Karl Rove.


31 posted on 09/03/2005 8:31:25 PM PDT by Jemian (It's better to be historically accurate than politically correct.)
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To: InvisibleChurch
He's buying eggs as we speak.


32 posted on 09/03/2005 8:31:25 PM PDT by bill1952 ("All that we do is done with an eye towards something else.")
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To: ClaudiusI

Boy, is that an understatement or what? Let the games begin.


33 posted on 09/03/2005 8:31:31 PM PDT by mzbzybee (Proud To Be a Army Mom)
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To: zahal724

I am sorry to hear this and would like to extend condolences to his family, friends and to the judges and staff an the Supreme Court who will surely miss him.


34 posted on 09/03/2005 8:31:38 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (US socialist liberalism would be dead without the help of politicians who claim to be conservative.)
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To: Jemian
You put it perfectly. God bless his family. And God give President Bush the strength he needs during this very difficult time.
35 posted on 09/03/2005 8:31:49 PM PDT by lara
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To: tellw

I have to admit, those things made him look like a Starfleet Admiral...


36 posted on 09/03/2005 8:31:58 PM PDT by WestVirginiaRebel (The Democratic Party-Jackass symbol, jackass leaders, jackass supporters.)
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To: bill1952

It is not GW Bush's fault,in reality its a good thing.GW can appoint someone now.What a hoot


37 posted on 09/03/2005 8:32:06 PM PDT by pitbully ( Living Free in America,Thank You Pres. Bush !!)
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To: zahal724; Smartass; blabla

The good Judge tried to do his duty for as long as he could.

May God rest his soul and comfort his family.

With prayers for his family and our President that he may he be guided in his choice.


38 posted on 09/03/2005 8:32:26 PM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Say 'Goodnight' Cindy.....Your 15 minutes are up!)
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He will be remembered most for designing and constructing the custom robe and stage he used in the House chamber for the impeachment of the 42nd President of the United States.


39 posted on 09/03/2005 8:32:47 PM PDT by captainblacksmith
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To: tellw

Pride goeth...


40 posted on 09/03/2005 8:33:10 PM PDT by bill1952 ("All that we do is done with an eye towards something else.")
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