Law_Crime

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Hobby Lobby, an Oklahoma-based crafts supplies company, found favor before the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver last summer, but the government trumped Conestoga Wood Specialties — owned by Mennonites in Pennsylvania — before the 3rd Circuit in Philadelphia. The Supreme Court consolidated two cases for Tuesday's arguments, with each side chalking up a win at the circuit court level. (Associated Press)

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Rhode Island Democratic Rep. Michael Marcello, right, speaks to reporters beside Rep. Christopher Blazejewski, center, and supporters outside a firemen's hall, Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Johnston, R.I. Marcello is seeking the speaker of the House position after Speaker Gordon Fox relinquished it Saturday following twin raids Friday at his Statehouse office and home as part of a criminal investigation. Officials will not say whom or what they are investigating. Blazejewski is Marcello's choice for majority leader. A formal House vote is expected Tuesday. (AP Photo/Erika Niedowski)

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Rhode Island Democratic House Majority Leader Nicholas Mattiello, right, speaks to the media Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Providence, R.I. Mattiello is seeking the speaker of the House position after Gordon Fox Fox relinquished it Saturday following twin raids Friday at his Statehouse office and home, as part of a criminal investigation. Officials have not said whom or what they are investigating. A formal House vote is expected Tuesday. (AP Photo/Erika Niedowski)