Justice Rehnquist In Intensive Care

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http://www.cnn.com/2004/LAW/10/25/rehnquist/index.html

Sources: Rehnquist treated for cancer
Monday, October 25, 2004 Posted: 12:06 PM EDT (1606 GMT)



WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, 80, has thyroid cancer and is undergoing treatment at Bethesda Naval Hospital, two senior government officials told CNN.

He entered the hospital Friday and is in intensive care, sources said.

His previous health problems have included back and knee problems.

Rehnquist has served as chief justice since 1986 when he was nominated by President Ronald Reagan. He joined the high court in 1972 when he was nominated by President Richard Nixon.

His previous health problems have included back and knee problems, according to The Associated Press.