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John Paul Stevens

Jul 17, 2019

Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dies at 99

John Paul Stevens, the bow-tied, independent-thinking, Republican-nominated justice who unexpectedly emerged as the Supreme Court's leading liberal, died Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after suffering a stroke Monday. He was 99.

Nov 1, 2012

Retired Justice John Paul Stevens wants four more words

Retired Justice John Paul Stevens wants four words added to the Constitution – a move he said would better allow the federal government to respond in times of crisis.

Jan 18, 2012

BLAWG LOG: Houghton on John Paul Stevens’ restraint; O’Hear on private prisons, accountability

After he retired in 2010, John Paul Stevens published "Five Chiefs: A Supreme Court Memoir."

Dec 5, 2011

Lawmaker continues to press White House on Kagan’s role in health care law’s defense

Rep. Lamar Smith is amplifying his call to the White House to disclose more information about Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan’s involvement in crafting the defense of the federal health care overhaul when she was solicitor general now that the Court is set to decide the law’s constitutionality.

Nov 15, 2011

Who will be the next US Supreme Court justice?

If President Barack Obama is able to do again what few other presidents have – appoint a justice to the U.S. Supreme Court – chances are he will turn to a candidate who will have an even easier time winning confirmation than the president’s first two picks: D.C. Circuit Judge Merrick Garland.

Sep 29, 2011

Election-year ruling looms for health overhaul

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama’s landmark health care overhaul appears headed for a Supreme Court ruling as the presidential election season hits full stride in the coming year. The health care law affecting virtually every American is sure to figure prominently in President Barack Obama’s campaign for re-election. Republican […]

Sep 28, 2011

Wis. one of 26 states to appeal health care law to US Supreme Court

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MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – States and a business group opposed to President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday for a speedy ruling that puts an end to the law aimed at extending insurance coverage to more than 30 million people. The high court should strike down […]

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