Find out why two local courts have essentially become a ‘farm system’ for the Supreme Court and feature prominently in President Bush’s plans to remake the federal judiciary. We look at the D.C. Circuit and the 4th Circuit (covering Maryland and Virginia) where Judge John Roberts and many other prospective Supreme Court nominees currently serve.

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  • Barbara Perry Professor of Government, Sweet Briar College; Author, "A 'Representative' Supreme Court?: The Impact of Race, Religion, and Gender on Appointments"
  • Sarah Wilson Former Senior Counsel for Nominations, Office of the White House Counsel (1998-2001); Special Counsel, Covington & Burling
  • Manus Cooney Former Chief Counsel and Staff Director of the United States Senate Judiciary Committee (1989-2000); President and Founder, Potomac Counsel LLC

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