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Roberts Court takes narrow road to right
Decisions suggest chief justice may be slow-playing Court's march to the right.
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The National Law Journal's ongoing coverage of the confirmation process of Sonia Sotomayor as U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Check back for updates.
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Profile of Joseph W. Anthony, general counsel of the U.S. Golf Association.
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