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'The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court' - U.S. Constitution (Article III, Section 1). As the guardian and interpreter of the United States Constitution, the Supreme Court influences the future for all Americans. 2008 was a momentous year for the Supreme Court, and The Washington Post Supreme Court Year in Review 2009 provides the most in-depth look into those decisions. From the original case summaries to The Washington Post coverage and commentary from its superior news desk, this is the must-have review. It features Pulitzer Prize Winning coverage as mentioned below. The Washington Post 's 2008 coverage of news in America that resulted in 6 Pulitzer Prizes in 2008 alone, making it one of the most lauded newspapers in the United States. A Respected Authority on the Supreme Court: The Washington Post boasts nearly 8 million readers of the online and print editions every month. Revisions in the Legal System: from capital punishment to gun control to habeas corpus, the rights of Americans and the workings of the legal system have changed forever due to decisions from 2008. Decisions Affect all Americans: understanding how these cases influence personal freedom, Constitutional law, and business or politics is important for all individuals, especially those working in law.

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The Washington Post newspaper is an operating division of The Washington Post Company. The Company is a diversified media company whose principal operations include newspaper and magazine publishing, television broadcasting, cable television systems, electronic information services, test preparation and educational and career services. Company headquarters are in Washington, D.C. Since it first began publication over a century ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most recognized news organizations in the world. With an average weekday circulation of over 700,000, the Post is the premier news source on American government. When The Washington Post was first published in 1877, it contained four pages, cost three cents and had a circulation of 10,000. Reporters traveled about on foot and by hack, horsecar and highwheeled bicycle. The newspaper type was hand-set from the longhand copy of reporters and editors. Now, more than 850 people work in The Post's News department, helping to produce the most readable, compelling and accurate newspaper possible, 365 days a year. In addition to the main newsroom in the District of Columbia, The Post maintains 13 bureaus in Maryland and Virginia, six bureaus around the country and 20 around the world. The Washington Post has long been one of the most widely respected news authorities on the Supreme Court and is one of the most lauded newspapers in the United States, winning five Pulitzer prizes in 2008 alone.

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