Nation: JUDGMENT ON A JUSTICE

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One change may be a more watchful executive and Congress. As a result of the Fortas affair, congressional demands have arisen for curbs on outside activities by Justices and full disclosure of incomes. The Senate will almost certainly give greater scrutiny, for a while at least, to presidential appointments to the high court. That is probably all to the good, but the Justices may also find themselves under personal attack for unpopular decisions. The long-range result of the Fortas case could be a more vulnerable judiciary.

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