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Farner-Bocken Co.
1751 US Hwy 30E
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3503
(712) 792-3513 Fax
http://www.farner-bocken.com/
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Elena Kagan confirmation could affect cases
Monday, June 14, 2010
By The Associated Press Associated Press 0
Published: June 14, 2010
WASHINGTON — It's a simple matter of math: Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court has complicated the government's effort to force the tobacco industry to cough up nearly $300 billion.
If confirmed by the Senate as a justice, Kagan would have to sit out high court review of the government's decade-old racketeering lawsuit against cigarette makers. That's because she already has taken sides as solicitor general, signing the Obama administration's Supreme Court brief in the case — an automatic disqualifier.Read More
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