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Online NewsHour -- The Blackmun Papers
March 5, 2004 Blackmun Tapes and Papers Lead Scholars to Debate His Legacy In the second report on Blackmun's oral history tapes, the justice talks about key decisions during his tenure and some of his colleagues in the court's chambers. Then, two law professors discuss the importance of the Blackmun files and what they reveal about the Supreme Court. Part I : Justice Blackmun reflects on the decision process that led to Roe v. Wade, the 1973 abortion decision. <p style="text-align:right;color:#A8A8A8"></p>
Web Guide to U.S. Supreme Court Research
Slip Opinions Slip opinions are posted on this Website within hours after the bench opinions. They are issued in PDF format and remain posted until the opinions are published in a bound volume of the United States Reports. Currently coverage includes the most recent three Court terms.
Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Minimum Wage Laws in the States - January 1, 2013 Historical Table Click on any state or jurisdiction to find out about applicable minimum wage laws.