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Monday, April 05, 2010

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A Coming Battle Over Justice Stevens' Replacement?

April 5, 2010 Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has said he will retire while President Obama is in office. Replacing a liberal with a liberal wouldn't affect the ideology of the court. But it's probably safe to assume that there will be a nomination figh...

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

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Justice Alito's 'Joe Wilson' Moment During The SOTU

January 28, 2010 That President Obama-Justice Alito moment during the State of the Union address.

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

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Readers Want To Know: What Changes With Court Decision?

January 21, 2010 NPR's Peter Overby addresses some reader questions about today's Supreme Court decision.

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Supreme Court Ruling: No More Ban On Corporate Campaign Money

January 21, 2010 The Supreme Court has made a major ruling that affects campaign finance laws.

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Tuesday, December 08, 2009

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No Court Ruling Today On Campaign Finance

December 8, 2009 No Supreme Court ruling today on a key campaign finance law case.

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Thursday, August 13, 2009

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And The Jimmy Carter Bumper Sticker Goes To ...

August 13, 2009 We have a winner — two in fact — for our "guess the Senate vote on the Sonia Sotomayor confirmation" contest!

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Friday, July 31, 2009

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Most 'No' Votes Against Supreme Court Nominees

July 31, 2009 A list of the most "no" votes taken in the Senate against Supreme Court nominees

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Hotline Lists Other Potential Pro-Sotomayor Republicans

July 31, 2009 One publication's guess on potential other Republicans who might vote to confirm Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

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Lamar Alexander: The 6th Republican Senator To Back Sotomayor

July 30, 2009 Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee is the sixth Republican who has said he will vote to confirm Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

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Senate Judiciary Cmte Approves Sotomayor Nomination

July 28, 2009 The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to confirm the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court. The vote was 13-6.

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Judiciary Cmte Set To Vote On Sotomayor; 13-6 Tally Expected

July 28, 2009 The Senate Judiciary Committee is about to vote on the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court. Predicted outcome: 13-6 in favor.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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Lindsey Graham Says He Will Vote For Sotomayor; 5th Republican

July 22, 2009 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) says he will vote FOR Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

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Sotomayor Committee Vote Postponed One Week

July 21, 2009 The Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has been postponed one week.

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Monday, July 20, 2009

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Sotomayor Committee Vote Scheduled For Tuesday, So Far

July 20, 2009 Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on Sotomayor nomination tomorrow, maybe.

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

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