In this Feb. 28, 2007 photo, Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe, addresses the Alaska Legislature during the annual State of the Judiciary address in Juneau, Alaska. U.S. Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, formally recommended Fabe to President Barack Obama to be his first nomination to the U.S, Supreme Court. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

In this Feb. 28, 2007 photo, Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe, addresses the Alaska Legislature during the annual State of the Judiciary address in Juneau, Alaska. U.S. Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, formally recommended Fabe to President Barack Obama to be his first nomination to the U.S, Supreme Court.