Surprise suing Wells Fargo over portfolio Oct 20, 2009
by Lily Leung - Oct. 20, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Surprise is suing Wells Fargo for an investment that the city claims was fraudulent and that lost more than $2 million. (AZCentral -- Business)
Ginsburg hospitalized overnight, released Oct 16, 2009
After the retirement in January 2006 of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Ginsburg was the only woman on the nine-member court until Sonia Sotomayor joined in August. Nominated by President Bill Clinton, Ginsburg took her seat on the Supreme Court on Aug. 10, 1993. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Spending by SRP leaders on travel, dinners spurs concern Oct 15, 2009
$2,245: Vice President David Rousseau traveled to Washington, D.C., for the presidential inauguration in January and charged a $224 lunch for retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to thank her for helping him with a charity. Most read. (AZCentral -- News)
The Supreme Court, as Seen on Television Oct 13, 2009
Thomas described how Justice Sandra Day O'Connor would tell him, "Now, Clarence, you should come to lunch." He finally did, and said, "It was one of the best things I did. It's hard to be angry or bitter at someone and break bread and look them in the eye." Roberts also talked about the lunches as an occasion for justices to talk about books, movies, family -- but not work. "It is the rule there that we don't talk about the cases.". (Law.com)
Politics shape the Supreme Court Oct 13, 2009
President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice and President Reagan appointed the first female Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor. President Harry S. Truman had the luxury of appointing four justices to the Supreme Court during his two-term presidency. (University News, MO)
The problems and possible solutions Oct 11, 2009
Under the banner of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, this group has been working since spring on a host of ideas, such as changing the state's public-finance law and converting some elected statewide offices into appointed posts. Its goal is to produce proposed ballot measures that would draw enough legislative support to be placed on the 2010 statewide ballot. (AZCentral -- News)
Key questions Oct 11, 2009
As we approach our centennial mark, the O'Connor House Advisory Group, led by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, has twice convened a broad cross-section of individuals representing citizen groups from across the state for the purpose of discussing and analyzing government for Arizona's second century. Here are some of the questions from those sessions. (AZCentral -- News)
How to repair Ariz.'s 'broken' government Oct 11, 2009
So community leaders, including the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University and retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, a Paradise Valley resident, are convening groups to study and propose changes to how state government functions. Some proposals may be put to voters as soon as 2010. (AZCentral -- News)
Forum ponders methods to change Arizona Oct 10, 2009
"No lasting action comes without cooperation, collaboration and, in some cases, compromise," retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, a Paradise Valley resident, told conference attendees. "It's about policy, not politics.". (AZCentral -- News)
Another View: Educational? You be the judge Oct 8, 2009
In her jurisprudence, however, Waters may be more like Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who cast the swing vote in many key cases before retiring in 2006. Waters is more animated than either of those two justices, and even more so than Justice Antonin Scalia. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Court-Appointed Supreme Court Counsel Takes On Copyright Case Oct 7, 2009
A former law clerk to Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and then-circuit court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Merritt was appointed by the Court in April to argue in the case. "I got a call out of the blue, and of course I said yes," said Merritt, who will be making her first argument before the Court. (Law.com)
Musharraf brings perspective to Augustana's Boe Forum crowd Oct 6, 2009
The Boe Forum, established by the former governor and his sisters, has delivered: General Colin Powell, President George H.W. Bush, Mikhail Gorbachev, British Prime Minister John Major, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Mexican President Vicente Fox, New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, and more. We're very impressed with this lecture series, and believe the citizens of our region are better for it. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Court begins new term with a new justice Oct 6, 2009
Roberts' predecessor, William Rehnquist, died as the court's fall 2005 term began and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor had announced her retirement. The strain of those departures and a contentious docket contributed to a level of frustration that lingered for months among both conservative and liberal members. (CNN -- Law)
High court could transform Oct 5, 2009
But experts who watch the court will focus more on President George W. Bush's appointments: Roberts, who became chief justice almost exactly four years ago, and Justice Samuel Alito, whose consistently conservative viewpoint contrasts with that of Sandra Day O'Connor, the more-moderate justice he replaced in early 2006. Both men are emerging from the cautious first years that every new justice experiences - Roberts as a results-oriented strategist and Alito likely to strengthen his voice in a... (AZCentral -- News)
Sandra Day O'Connor says rulings are being 'dismantled' Oct 5, 2009
Sandra Day O'Connor says rulings are being 'dismantled. Updated | Comment | Recommend. (USA Today -- News)
O'Connor regrets her rulings being undone Oct 5, 2009
- Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor says she regrets that some of her decisions "are being dismantled" by the current Supreme Court. O'Connor, who generally has avoided questions on the substance of the court under Chief Justice John Roberts, made the observation during a wide-ranging and unusually candid panel discussion over the weekend. (AZCentral -- News)
C-SPAN on the Supreme Court: This time it's personal Oct 5, 2009
He decided to see if he could interview every living Supreme Court justice - there are 11, counting retired justices Sandra Day O'Connor and David Souter - and ask in-depth questions about life inside that building ... "It's a tradition, one that was really pushed by Sandra Day O'Connor, and they have one rule in there: They don't talk about the cases," Farkas said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Examining the most important questions facing Arizona Oct 4, 2009
A possible alliance might be forged, Coor said, with the O'Connor House Project, the new government-reform effort recently launched by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. The O'Connor group is looking at pursuing ballot measures that possibly would ask voters to make a variety of changes to state government, such as dumping the state's publicly funded campaign system and revising the way some legislative districts are drawn. (AZCentral -- News)
Poll offers map to AZ we want Oct 4, 2009
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the O'Connor House project are focusing on the task of creating an appropriate government for Arizona's second century ... OCT. 11: Sandra Day O'Connor seeks a more effective government. (AZCentral -- News)
The Untouchables: Obama's Gitmo Dilemma Oct 2, 2009
These messengers would have been trusted emissaries, a solid mix of Republicans and Democrats, people such as Colin Powell, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Lee Hamilton, as well as other retired generals, former senators, and secretaries of state and defense. Their purpose would have been twofold: to provide the Obama team with needed political cover and to convey to the American people and Congress the importance of closing Guantnamo, while also beginning negotiations with other countries to house... (Slate)
Spend a weekend Sep 30, 2009
The winery's 2004 Pinot Gris was served at a retirement party for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in the White House. Sonoita Vineyards in Elgin offers tastings daily and hosts special events during the year, including the Blessing of the Vineyards festival in April. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Cablevision Names David Ellen General Counsel Sep 30, 2009
Earlier, Ellen was a law clerk for now-retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. He also clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justices Stephen Breyer and Ruth Bader Ginsburg when they were U.S. Circuit Court judges. (Multichannel News)
Ginsburg Released From Hospital, Back To Work Sep 26, 2009
After the retirement in January 2006 of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Ginsburg was the only woman on the nine-member court until Sonia Sotomayor joined the court last August. Nominated by President Bill Clinton, Ginsburg took her seat on the Supreme Court on Aug. 10, 1993. (Click2Houston, TX)
Today in History Sep 25, 2009
In 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first female justice on the Supreme Court. Ten years ago: Vice President Al Gore and former Sen. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Obert's picks Sep 17, 2009
PHOENIX HORIZON at Phoenix Sandra Day O'Connor. MESA MOUNTAIN VIEW at Tucson Sunnyside. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Sandra Day O'Connor: End judge elections in Wash. Sep 17, 2009
Sandra Day O'Connor: End judge elections in Wash ... Sandra Day O'Connor: End judge elections in Wash. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Dimond second in Arizona Sep 15, 2009
Dimond coach Kim Lauwers said Taylor Adams and Amanda Howard also had a strong showing for the Lynx, who lost to Sandra Day O'Connor High of Glendale, Ariz. in the championship match. (Anchorage Daily News)
2 groups sue to block Arizona abortion laws Sep 15, 2009
"It's an open question," said Paul Bender, a professor at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Bender said the state Constitution provides broader rights than the U.S. Constitution in some cases, which could leave the abortion laws vulnerable to challenge if judges determine that the state's right to privacy extends to abortion. (AZCentral -- News)
CNN Security Analyst to Lecture Wednesday Sep 13, 2009
Previous speakers have included Frank Deford, Sandra Day O'Connor, Stephen Ambrose, George McGovern, Ossie Davis and Newt Gingrich. Additional information can be obtained by calling 245-3131. (The Pilot Newspaper)
O'Connor presses Ariz. reforms Sep 11, 2009
Arizonan and retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is lending her name and reputation to a broad-based effort to reform state government and elections. O'Connor, a resident of Paradise Valley and the nation's first female Supreme Court justice, is the namesake for the O'Connor House Project. (AZCentral -- News)
Advisory Group to O'Connor House Meets to Examine Government Reform Options for Arizona's Second Century Sep 11, 2009
PHOENIX, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- At the meeting today with statewide business, community and political leaders, U.S. Supreme Court Justice (retired) Sandra Day O'Connor and her Advisory Group to the O'Connor House continued to engage Arizona's leaders in "civil talk" to identify key governmental reform options to recommend for Arizona's Second Century ... Throughout the process, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the resources of the O'Connor House will be available to facilitate the discussion,... (PR Newswire)
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O'Connor helping lead talks on changes for Arizona - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Citizens seeking 'structural changes' in state government Sep 11, 2009
Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor leads effort. By Howard FischerCapitol Media Services Published/Last Modified on Friday, Sep 11, 2009 - 02:17:01 am MST. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
high school football game Sep 9, 2009
Scottsdale Desert Mountain at Phoenix Sandra Day O'Connor. Tucson Palo Verde at Tempe McClintock. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Sawyer's promotion harkens back to TV's past Sep 6, 2009
Ms. Craft vividly remembers, though, a single sentence written by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor -- then the only woman on the high court -- accompanying the order. "Justice O'Connor wrote, 'I would have voted to hear this case.' That meant so much to me.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Brief look at the major players in 'Hillary' case Sep 6, 2009
Former Chief Justice William Rehnquist put four yellow stripes on his sleeves, while former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor added a white lace jabot around the collar of her robe. This will also be the first Supreme Court argument for Kagan, who was a finalist for the Supreme Court seat Sotomayor got. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Supreme Court Opens Up to C-SPAN Sep 5, 2009
All the sitting justices except Sonia Sotomayor (she had not been confirmed when the taping was taking place) plus retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor gave interviews for the series. C-SPAN has posted video excerpts. (Law.com)
Lots of Buzz Over High Court Campaign Finance Case, but Does FEC Have a Shot? Sep 5, 2009
Alito replaced Sandra Day O'Connor, who mainly supported McCain-Feingold in the 2003 case. It was Alito who reacted the most violently. (Law.com)
Obert's selections Sep 4, 2009
Phoenix Sandra Day O'Connor vs. PHOENIX ST. MARY'S at Phoenix College. Yuma Gila Ridge at MESA WESTWOOD. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Supreme Court Justices Consider Sotomayor a New Family Member Sep 4, 2009
According to former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, one thing that will be easier for Judge Sotomayor than her female predecessors will be finding appropriate attire. "When I first sat on the court I had a plain black robe that I'd used in Arizona. I just put it on over whatever I was wearing," O'Connor told C-SPAN. "Nobody in those days made judicial white collars for women. I discovered that the only places you could get them would be in England or France.". (ABC News)
As Support Plunges, Obama Seeks to Retool Agenda Sep 3, 2009
Harold Cox , a presidential scholar and archivist at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania , recalled how Ronald Reagan had great success in his first eight months, winning approval of a major tax cut and the nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court. When Congress returned in September, however, budget fights and a staggering economy made it hard for Reagan to control policy, and his approval numbers slipped. (Newsmax)
Portis mouths back at Redskins legend Riggins Sep 2, 2009
Riggins is remembered for his unpredictable ways as a player, including the banquet at which he supposedly told U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to "loosen up, Sandy baby." The height of Portis' showmanship came when he wore costumes every week during his media sessions during the homestretch of the 2005 season. "It ain't no ill will," Portis said. (ESPN -- Football)
Rankings, more Aug 30, 2009
Sandra Day O'Connor: Junior hitter Davia Lee is a force. 5. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Three rules a must for Independence varsity volleyball Aug 29, 2009
While the region still has Independence, Apollo, Sunnyslope and Prescott, additions are Glendale, Moon Valley and Shadow Mountain to replace Sandra Day O'Connor and Thunderbird. O'Connor is in the 5A-II Northwest Region (Mountain Ridge is the only 5A-I member of the eight participating schools) while Thunderbird is in the 4A-II Black Canyon Region. (Glendale Star, AZ)
No. 45 Hamilton (AZ) hammers St. Mary's Aug 29, 2009
Hamilton travels west next week to face 5A2 runner-up Westview while St. Mary's will try to regroup against Sandra Day O'Connor at home. Scoring Summary. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Computer game touted by O'Connor hits Web Aug 22, 2009
PHOENIX - A free computer game for teenagers created with the help of Sandra Day O'Connor has made its Internet debut ... Backed by the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and Georgetown University, the project was designed to teach middle schoolers about the Constitution and the courts. (AZCentral -- Business)
16 'agents of change' awarded Medal of Freedom Aug 14, 2009
Film star Sidney Poitier, civil rights icon the Rev. Joseph Lowery and tennis legend Billie Jean King joined former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and retired Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa in receiving the honor, America's highest civilian honor. Another medal recipient, Sen. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Click to read: Help Your Plants Beat the Heat Aug 13, 2009
Help Your Plants Beat the Heat - The Early Show - CBS News. NEW YORK, August 12, 2009. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Obama Awards 16 With Medal Of Freedom Aug 13, 2009
Film star Sidney Poitier, civil rights icon the Rev. Joseph Lowery and tennis legend Billie Jean King joined former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and retired Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa in receiving the honor, the first such medals awarded by Obama. Another medal recipient, Sen. (KIRO TV, WA)
School To Keep Former Klan Leader's Name Aug 13, 2009
School Board Votes To Retain Name Of Confederate General, KKK Leader. A bust of Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest sits in a quiet park in Selma, Ala. (CBS News -- US)
States Cut Aid to College Students Aug 13, 2009
Tight Budgets and Increased Demand Empty Coffers. Across the nation, hundreds of thousands of students will feel the pinch by having to take out more loans, work longer hours and have less spending money for basics like rent and groceries. (CBS News -- US)
Obama honors Tutu, Hawking, Poitier, Robinson Aug 13, 2009
Obama also presented medals to breast cancer crusader Nancy Goodman Brinker, medical campaigner Pedro Jose Greer Jr, tennis legend Billie Jean King, civil rights leader Reverend Joseph Lowery, native American tribal chief Joseph Medicine Crow, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, actress Chita Rivera, and cancer researcher Dr. Janet Davison Rowley. He awarded posthumous medals to former Republican congressman, football quarterback and vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp and gay... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Obama to award 16 with highest civilian honor Aug 13, 2009
Others being honored are retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. Sen. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Obama: 16 medal recipients exemplify 'a life well lived' Aug 13, 2009
Edward Kennedy- Billie Jean King, tennis pro- Joseph Lowery, civil rights movement champion- Joseph Medicine Crow, 95, last living Plains Indian war chief- Harvey Milk, gay rights activist- Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on U.S. Supreme Court - Sidney Poitier, actor and ambassador- Chita Rivera, singer, dancer, actress- Mary Robinson, the first female president of Ireland- Janet Davison Rowley, the first scientist to identify the causes of leukemia and other cancers- Desmond Tutu,... (USA Today -- Life)
Militias Regrouping in U.S., Report Finds Aug 13, 2009
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2009. Bad Economy, Black President Among Causes for Recent Rise, Group Says; "All It's Lacking Is a Spark," Official Says. (CBS News)
Is Earth Prone to Killer Asteroids? Aug 13, 2009
Is Earth Prone to Killer Asteroids. WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2009. (CBS News)
Federal Deficit Reaches $1.27T in July Aug 13, 2009
Federal Deficit Reaches $1. 27T in July - CBS News. (CBS News)
Click to read: Back to School Phones for Kids & Parents Aug 13, 2009
Back to School Phones for Kids ts - The Early Show - CBS News. NEW YORK, August 12, 2009. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Obama: Immigration Can Wait Aug 12, 2009
The WSJ reports that Justice Sandra Day O'Connor may have retired from the Supreme Court in 2006, but she's "." The 79-year-old jurist has been quietly visiting federal appellate courts across the country, sitting in for vacationing judges or in panels where there are vacancies. "It's nice to keep your hand in a bit," she said even as she admitted that most of the cases aren't "particularly demanding, intellectually." O'Connor has heard almost 80 cases and written more than a dozen opinions. (Slate)
Senate 'pillar' Edward Kennedy gets Medal of Freedom Aug 12, 2009
Sandra Day O'Connor, 79, who was the first female Supreme Court justice, named by President Reagan in 1981. Sidney Poitier, 82, a groundbreaking actor who became the first African American to win an Oscar for best actor. (USA Today -- News)
Obama to Award 16 With Civilian Honor Aug 12, 2009
who has been battling brain cancer, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and retired Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. Obama, awarding his first presidential medals, also will make posthumous awards to former Republican Rep. (Time.com)
Sotomayor's potential impact Aug 11, 2009
It is clearly the case that the two women who preceded Sotomayor on the court, Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, have had an outsized impact on their colleagues - and on the course of the law. Ginsburg has been the most outspoken member of the liberal bloc, delivering some blistering dissents from the bench and speaking in a way that has inspired action from her soul mates in the political branches. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Now sworn in, Sotomayor returns to rookie status Aug 10, 2009
Some new justices, including Sandra Day O'Connor in 1981, got lost amid the white marble in early days. Then, there's the emphasis on seniority. (USA Today -- News)
In search of the high court's middle ground Aug 6, 2009
We need justices who will help us find a rational center, as Sandra Day O'Connor did from 1981 through 2005. At key moments, O'Connor and fellow center-righter Anthony Kennedy bucked strict conservatism to forge compromises. (Albany Times Union)
Read more... Aug 6, 2009
Other past Liberty Medal winners include Nelson Mandela, Shimon Peres, Kofi Annan, and Sandra Day O'Connor. The Medal has also been awarded to organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and CNN International. (PNN Online)
