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Supreme Court Won't Hear Renzi Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to consider former Rep. Rick Renzi 's challenge to federal charges that he attempted to extort developers and copper-mining executives in his home state of Arizona in exchange for congressional favors.
Recap: Tuesday's Supreme Court Action
The Supreme Court will allow bartenders and servers who make part of their money through tips to file lawsuits for more money when they do work that doesn't involve tips.
Court won't review congressional immunity defense
The Supreme Court won't hear a bid by former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi to block his trial on charges of extortion and other crimes.
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