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    Bush Likely to Name 2nd Nominee Next Week (AP)

AP - President Bush is holding a short list of candidates, believed
 topped by women and minorities, to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court
 and join new Chief Justice John Roberts.

    DeLay Court Appearance Set for Late Oct. (AP)

AP - Rep. Tom DeLay was ordered to appear in a Texas courtroom on Oct.
 21 to face the conspiracy charge that forced him to step down as House
 majority leader.

    Frists' HCA Now Under Investigation by SEC (AP)

AP - The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating HCA Inc.,
 the hospital chain founded by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist's
 family, the company said Thursday.

    Bill Clinton Stumps for N.J. Gov. Hopeful (AP)

AP - Former President Bill Clinton campaigned Thursday for Sen. Jon
 Corzine in his bid to become New Jersey governor, rallying thousands of
 screaming Democratic Party loyalists at Kean University.

    Schwarzenegger Vetoes Gay Marriage Bill (AP)

AP - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger followed through Thursday on his promise
 to veto a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, leaving the issue up to
 voters or judges who will likely face the volatile issue in the next
 year.

    Mayor: NYC Has Flawed Security Structure (AP)

AP - Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants the New York Police Department to
 take control of the city's bridges, tunnels and airports during
 disasters, saying Thursday the current multi-agency command structure
 is "backward."

    Roberts Is Sworn In as Chief Justice (Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Times - WASHINGTON -- Hours after the Senate confirmed him
 overwhelmingly, John G. Roberts Jr. took the oath Thursday as the 17th
 chief justice of the United States.

    FEMA Replaces Cash Offer With Rental Help (AP)

AP - The government is offering $2,358 to victims of Hurricane Katrina
 to help pay for three months' rent, but is no longer handing out $2,000
 to people who need immediate cash assistance.

    Roberts Takes Oath as Chief Justice (AP)

AP - John G. Roberts Jr., a conservative protege of the late William H.
 Rehnquist, succeeded him Thursday and became the nation's youngest
 chief justice in two centuries, winning support from more than
 three-fourths of the Senate after promising he would be no ideologue.

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