Patrick Leahy — Senate Judiciary Committee

By Aaron Mehta

Longtime liberal stalwart Patrick Leahy of Vermont will continue to be a crucial figure in shaping the future path of the Supreme Court as c

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Roberts":

"… nominees. In 2005 he led Democratic questioning of Supreme Court nominees John Roberts — whom he voted for — and Samuel Alito — whom he voted against. Leah …"

Supreme Court ruling looms large in ’08 political ads

By Marianne Lavelle

Wonder why you’re seeing so much corporate- and union-sponsored political advertising this election cycle? You have the anti-abortion moveme

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Roberts":

"… ts mentioned a candidate’s name. But on June 25, 2007, Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for a 5-4 majority, agreed with the anti-abortion group that this …"

Supreme Court leaves most of auditing regulator intact

The U.S. Supreme Court today struck down as unconstitutional some provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that created an auditing oversight re

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Roberts":

"… m law.Sarbanes-Oxley “remains fully operative as a law,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in a majority 5-4 decision. The law, passed by Congress after a wave …"

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GOP super PAC men seek to overturn donation limits

By Michael Beckel

GOP super PAC men want to make it easier to donate to dozens of candidates

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Roberts":

"… observers say the U.S. Supreme Court under the leadership of Chief Justice John Roberts may be sympathetic to McCutcheon’s case.One such person is Rick Hasen, a …"

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 "John Roberts":

"… a tax.Breaking with the court's other conservative justices, Chief Justice John Roberts announced the judgment that allows the law to go forward with its aim of c …"

Romney calls Obama's health care requirement a tax

By The Associated Press

Romney says Obama health care mandate is a tax, maintains that Mass. mandate is not a tax

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Roberts":

"… n that he raised taxes as governor of Massachusetts. He said Chief Justice John Roberts was clear in the court's 5-4 ruling that states have the power to mandate …"

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Slap to Obama: GOP House votes to kill health law

By The Associated Press

GOP casts repeal of Obama's health care law as a chance to stop a tax

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Roberts":

"… held two weeks ago in a 5-4 Supreme Court opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts. There was never any doubt that Republicans had the votes to …"