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Arlen Specter: “The Supreme Court basically legislating.”

On the recordOctober 6, 2009
The Supreme Court basically legislating.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Specter discusses concerns over the Supreme Court's role in legislative matters.

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