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By Marshall Manson Posted in SCOTUS — Comments () / Email this page » / Leave a comment »

I've just heard from a friend in the Senate (and AP is reporting) that the Roberts hearings will begin next Monday, 9/12 at noon. At this point, other details are up in the air, but there's no reason to think that the general schedule won't be similar, if not the same, as what was planned originally for this week. That would mean opening statements on Monday followed by questionning and panels over the succeeding days. The Judiciary Committee would then hold its vote on Thurs., 9/22 and the Senate would have a week to consider the nomination and then vote on confirmation. Judge Roberts should still take his seat before the High Court's October Term begins.