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The life and times of Justice Stevens

Justice John Paul Stevens, the longest-serving member of the current Supreme Court and the leader of its liberal wing, announced his retirement Friday.

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SOURCE: Current Biography, Law Library -- American Law and Legal Information | CREDITS: Karen Yourish, Kat Downs and Sisi Wei - The Washington Post, April 9, 2010.

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