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June 27, 2005

NEWS OF REHNQUIST'S RETIREMENT: MUCH EXAGGERATED? Here's how one Associated Press account attempts to set the stage--

"One or two justices may announce their retirement on Monday. Or none may," said Suzanna Sherry, a law professor at Vanderbilt University who specializes in the Supreme Court. "In the past there has not been this kind of anticipation."

Rehnquist could announce his decision at the Monday morning session. He could wait until later in the day after justices hold their last private meeting of the term. He could wait until later in the week, after the crowds have left the court.

Not very definitive, I'd say.

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