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Surprises on the Supreme Court

Joining us to discuss how Supreme Court justices develop their view is Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman, who once clerked for Justice Souter, and John Schwartz, the legal correspondent for The New York Times.

Surprises on the Supreme Court
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Sonia Sotomayor: Obama's Supreme Court Pick

Sonia Sotomayor: Obama's Supreme Court Pick
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Obama's Nominee: The Supremes' First Hispanic Woman

Obama's Nominee: The Supremes' First Hispanic Woman
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Sotomayor: What You Need to Know

Sotomayor: What You Need to Know
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For the Supreme Court, a Good Judge of Character

For the Supreme Court, a Good Judge of Character
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War in Washington: Budgets and the Supreme Court

The budget battle is heating up in Washington when House Democrats unveiled a $94.2 billion wartime spending bill yesterday that adds $9.3 billion to White House requests. But the bill also challenges some of President Obama's priorities.

War in Washington: Budgets and the Supreme Court
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Supreme Court Justice Souter to retire, leaving open seat for Obama to fill

Justice David Souter has reportedly told the White House that he will retire from the Supreme Court. Adam Liptak, the Supreme Court correspondent for the New York Times, joins The Takeaway to discuss Souter's role and his potential replacements.

Supreme Court Justice Souter to retire, leaving open seat for Obama to fill
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The role Justice Souter played in court

Justice David Souter is planning to retire after more than 19 years on the Supreme Court, giving President Obama his first chance to fill a vacancy. What was Souter known for, and what will his retirement mean for the Supreme Court?

The role Justice Souter played in court