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    After Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby Ruling, Political and Legal Battles Ensue

    The Supreme Court majority said the Hobby Lobby decision would be “narrow” in scope and not very disruptive. The dissenters said the court was stepping into a “minefield.” Since last week’s ruling came down, it appears that the mines are exploding—in courts, state legislatures and especially in Congress.

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 9, 2014 • 1 min read

    The Supreme Court majority said the Hobby Lobby decision would be “narrow” in scope and not very disruptive. The dissenters said the court was stepping into a “minefield.” Since last week’s ruling came down, it appears that the mines are exploding—in courts, state legislatures and especially in Congress.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Jennifer Haberkorn

      White House and Congressional reporter for Politico

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      Gretchen Borchelt

      National Women's Law Center

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      Jim Capretta

      American Enterprise Institute

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