U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter to retire
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, pictured in an undated handout image from the Governor's office, is rumored to be on the short list of nominees to replace U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, who will be retiring from the court in June of 2009. (UPI Photo/Massachusetts Governor's Office)
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