The political donation histories of Obama’s potential new justices

By Aaron Mehta

When word leaked Thursday night that Supreme Court Justice David Souter is planning to retire after this court term ends, it took about 30 s

Excerpts from this story referencing "Elena Kagan":

"… and now-Secretary of State) Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign.Elena Kagan, President Obama’s Solicitor General, had 15 donations listed under her …"

Goldman Sachs publicly backs financial reform — while dispatching army of lobbyists

By Adele Hampton

Amid attempts to rein in Wall Street, persuaders safeguard bank’s interests

Excerpts from this story referencing "Elena Kagan":

"… government, including Treasury Secretaries Henry Paulson and Robert Rubin. Elena Kagan, the U.S. solicitor general and recent nominee to the Supreme Court, serve …"

Supreme Court: Children shouldn't get life with no parole possibility

By Susan Ferriss

A Supreme Court decision means thousands will be eligible to get hearings for new sentences for crimes committed as minors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Elena Kagan":

"… o matter how bru­tal or dysfunctional.”The ruling, delivered by Justice Elena Kagan, also said that such mandated sentencing “neglects the circumstances of …"

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High court upholds key part of Obama health law

By The Associated Press

ObamaCare's individual mandate survives Supreme Court as a tax.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Elena Kagan":

"… on.The court's four liberal justices, Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor, joined Roberts in the outcome.Justices Samuel Alito, …"