Prospects for passing a bill in Congress to create a free database to court records dimmed as the judicial branch weighed in with a number of objections. They said the bill would raise fees for court filings since it would cost $2 billion over five years to build and maintain such a database. They argue the courts can’t stand such a financial burden, and if Congress passes the bill, they should pay for its implementation. (The Washington Post, December 4, 202, by Ann E. Marimow)
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