Austin, Texas USA, June 6, 2005: Priscilla Owen is sworn in at the Texas Supreme Court to a seat on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. President Bush's nomination of Owen sparked a four-year confirmation battle in Congress. Owen's mother, Phyllis Derrick, holds the Sam Houston Bible (center) as Justice Nathan Hecht administers the oath of office. ©Bob Daemmrich

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