October 2005 > Thursday 27th October 2005

US court nominee steps down

Harriet Miers, the White House lawyer nominated to the US Supreme Court, withdraws, in a blow to President Bush.

The Texas lawyer nominated to the US Supreme Court by President George W Bush, Harriet Miers, has withdrawn as a nominee to the court....more

Published17:20:03 on Thursday 27th October 2005
International Date:2005-10-27
UK Full Date:27/10/2005
UK Short Date:27/10/05

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