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Chief Justice John Roberts says federal judges were denied cost-of-living allowances. WASHINGTON (CNN) — Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts renewed his call for higher judicial pay on Wednesday, warning of long-term damage to the fabric of the courts. In his annual year-end report, Roberts noted judges' salaries have declined over the past two decades [...] (link)

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Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts renewed his call for higher judicial pay on Wednesday, warning of long-term damage to the fabric of the courts.