Witness History in the Making

For the first time in the history of our country, the president has nominated a woman to the nation’s highest judiciary office. The office: ! / Supreme Court justice. The woman: Arizona’s Judge Sandra O’Connor. Prior to Senate confirmation, the Senate Judiciary Committee will conduct three days of hearings beginning Sept. 9. KAET-Channel 8 will chart the course of these landmark hearings with broadcasts taped live and aired at 7 p.m. Sept. 9, 10 and 11. During the hearings, we will hear testimonies from witnesses for and against the nomination, and Judge O’Connor’s responses to questions submitted by the 17-man Judiciary Committee. The questioning is expected to include a probe into Judge O’Connor’s past judicial decisions, any conflicts of interest and her views on the abortion issue. As a member of the Arizona Court of Appeals and former Republican leader of the Arizona Senate, Judge O’Connor’s nomination holds special significance to Arizonans. The Phoenix Gazette recognizes the importance of these events, not only for Arizona, but also for the entire nation. We are proud to sponsor this historic broadcast in conjunction with the Maricopa County Bar Association.