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Argued November 6, 2000.
Decided February 28, 2001.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
James R. McAdams argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon, Attorney General of Missouri, James R. Layton, State Solicitor, and Tina M. Crow Halcomb and J. Eric Durr, Assistant Attorneys General.
Jonathan S. Franklin argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief were H. Christopher Bartolomucci and Arthur A. Benson II.
Deputy Solicitor General Underwood argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging affirmance. With her on the brief were Solicitor General Waxman, Assistant Attorney General Ogden, Paul R. Q. Wolfson, and Douglas N. Letter.*
Supreme Court of United States.
Justice Stevens, delivered the opinion of the Court.
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