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The White House announced Wednesday evening that President Barack Obama is nominating Alaska Supreme Court Justice Morgan Christen to the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. "I am proud to nominate this outstanding candidate to serve on the United States Court of Appeals," Obama said in a statement. "I am confident Justice Morgan Christen will serve the American people with integrity and distinction."

Gov. Palin is totally pro-life. Always has been. Always will be. She believes in a culture of life from cradle to grave. Her choice for Supreme Court judge was made in accordance with Alaska law. She chose the person most qualified from the names sent to her. The Governor's choice has a record of fairness. That is important as the courts sort out some very thorny issues. Governor Palin's choices were either a liberal or an independent. She went with the independent. And as the following article reflects - this selection process is flawed. ........................ Process of selecting Alaska's judges...

In the past, I have supported the work of Jim Minnery, president of the Alaska Family Council. But Mr. Minnery crossed the line with his recent hit-piece, an email sent to thousands of Alaskans criticizing our new Supreme Court justice -- Superior Court Judge Morgan Christen, one of two finalists whose names had been submitted to Gov. Sarah Palin. The governor appointed Judge Christen to the Alaska Supreme Court on Wednesday. Judge Christen is the second woman in state history to serve on the high court. I have known Judge Christen for almost 20 years. As a mother and wife,...

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy will christen Makin Island, the newest and last ship in the Wasp-class of amphibious assault ships, Aug. 19, during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Miss. Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi will deliver the principal address at the ceremony. Silke Hagee, wife of Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Michael W. Hagee, will serve as ship’s sponsor. The ceremony will be highlighted by the time-honored Navy tradition of the sponsor breaking the bottle of champagne across the bow to formally christen the ship. Makin Island is named for...

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy will christen the newest San Antonio-class Amphibious Transport Docking ship Green Bay at 10 a.m. CDT July 15, during a ceremony at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems – Avondale Operations, Avondale, La. The ship is named Green Bay to honor the nation's Midwest "city by the bay." The city of about 100,000 residents was founded in 1634 by French explorer, Jean Nicolet, and is the oldest community in Wisconsin. Rose Magnus, wife of the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Magnus, is serving as the ship’s sponsor. In a time-honored Navy tradition, she will...

No. 008-03 (703)697-5131(media) IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2003 (703)428-0711(public/industry) NAVY TO CHRISTEN NEW GUIDED-MISSILE DESTROYER The Chung-Hoon, the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, will be christened Jan. 11, 2003, during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Miss. The ship honors Navy Rear Adm. Gordon P. Chung-Hoon, born in Honolulu, July 10, 1910. Chung-Hoon attended the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated in May 1934. He is a recipient of the Navy Cross and Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and extraordinary heroism as commanding officer for USS Sigsbee (DD 502) from May 1944 to...