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Concluding with proposals for curbing judicial veto power, and suggestions for a more clear-eyed view of the Supreme Court, this is an invaluable addition to the conversation about the Supreme Court and the mythmaking in which we all to often indulge." See all Editorial Reviews Publisher: Praeger (February 22, 2012) 6.1 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) #1,095,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Politics & Government > United States > Judicial Branch in Books > Law > Rules & Procedures > Courts in Books > Textbooks > Law > Constitutional Law 75 star43%4 star57%See all verified purchase reviewsTop Customer ReviewsGood arguments to support view that supreme court has severe flaws|I bought it as a gift so I can't comment ...|Supremely DoneGreat read for those interested in the Supreme courtA Realistic View of a Powerful InstitutionWhy the Supreme Court is Not a Court
See and discover other items: constitution2016 Los Angeles GOC Meeting Logistics Jump to: navigation, search University of Southern California Meeting will run from 9am to 5pm. Consortium Dinner will follow. Meeting will run from 9am to 1pm. Optional break out groups may follow. Monday November 7 - NOTE NEW STARTING AND ENDING TIME: Noctua training workshop will run from 8:30 am to 2 pm (may have some time after for more discussion, if needed) University of Southern California, Ray I. Irani Hall, room 101. Campus Map: type "RRI" in the search box - http://web-app.usc.edu/maps/ Walk from hotel: Cross the street (Figueroa) at the light just north of the hotel, and continue almost straight across campus Driving from off-campus: Enter campus from Vermont Street (west side), and pay for parking in Parking Structure A ("PSA" on map), which is right across from RRI. Or park right next to the Radisson Hotel and walk with the others (this is cheaper and probably easier on Saturday and Sunday).
Recommend Uber (pick up on Departures level, one floor above ground) or Taxi Burbank airport, slightly closer and more convenient than LAX Dinner will be on the 4th, starting at 6:30pm, at McKays in the Trophy Room: http://mckays.usc.edu/ Here are the dinner choices for that evening Soup of the Day Cajun Fried Calamari (Crispy Calamari Fries Served with House Remoulade & Lemon) Montego Bay Chicken (Half of a Farm Raised Chicken, Char-Grilled & Brushed with Authentic Jerk Marinade Over Chorizo-Calypso Rice) Sake Salmon (Fresh Atlantic Salmon Glazed with Rice Wine & Miso Stir-Fried Vegetables, Forbidden Rice) Flat Iron Steak (10oz Flat Iron Steak Grilled to Perfection with Maytag Mashed Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables & Red Wine Demi Glace) Boneless Short Rib (12-Hour, Cabernet Braised Short Rib over Smoked Cheddar, Red Pepper Grits Seasonal Vegetables) Cavatappi Arrabbiata (Corkcrew Pasta Tossed in Garlic Crème Sauce with Fried Roasted Tomatoes, Salmon Belly & Carlsbad Mussels)
Thai Curry Noodles (vegan/vegetarian; gluten-free) (Sautéed Garden Vegetables in a Rich-Red Curry Broth, Served with Flat Stir-Fried Noodles) Please add your name to the table if you intend to attend the meeting, the dinner, the Noctua workshop, so we can get a headcount estimate. Are you planning to attend the GOC meeting Are you planning to attend the GOC dinner Are you planning to attend the Noctua/LEGO workshop the day after the meeting, Monday, November 7th? No (previously organized meeting) Yes (note food: vegetarian or fish only) Yes (note: vegetarian or fish only) No (It's my daughter's birthday!) PLEASE BOOK USING CODE "GOCON" BY OCTOBER 13 TO ENSURE RATE Make hotel reservations with your personal access code “GOCON” either by phone from US 1.800.333.3333, international call +1.213.748.4141 We have arranged for a group rate at the Radisson Hotel across the street from the USC campus. Make sure to book by October 13, as there may be no availability after that date