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A Conservative Bent
By AMY HARDERTurnover among justices has led to a more conservative court, according to a NationalJournal.com analysis.

• Nominee 'Moderately Liberal'

• Sotomayor Completes Meetings

Congress Moves To Protect Shippers From Piracy
Legislation would put Marines on cargo ships but some observers say the Navy has more important priorities.
Palin To Resign As Governor
By ANDREW NOYESThe governor first announced she will not seek a second term and then added that she will resign later this month.

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CBO: Employer Mandate Trims Bill's Cost
By ANNA EDNEYThe healthcare overhaul would cost $611 billion, a dramatic decrease from the previous $1 trillion estimate.
• Entitlements Pressure Budget
Obama Spending More On Staff Than Bush
By JENNIFER SKALKAData indicates more top-level staff.

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GRAPHIC: The Climate Dividing Lines
National Journal analysis shows historic vote for climate change legislation divided Dems more sharply than vote on stimulus plan.
• Boxer Lays Out Action On Climate Change
How Deeds Could Help GOP
A victory in the Virginia gubernatorial race this fall could teach Republicans valuable lessons for 2010.
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