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tom goldstein of blog says a decision could come months before next november's presidential election. >> the law itself is obviously really important whether you like it or not. it has tremendous consequences for president obama's re- election because it is a signature achievement. >> another case at the court may decide is whether police can put a gps unit on a suspect's car without a warrant. and whether indecency rules on television violate free speech rights. >>> get ready to pay more for those long taxi rides in washington, d.c. because last week, the d.c. taxicab commission announced plans to remove the $19 cap on fares. now that means that the meter keeps running no matter how long the ride. riders will still have to pay any surcharges for extra bags or additional passengers. and the $1 gas surcharge, you'll still have to pay that also. >> metro's extension through tysons corner and on to dulles is going to be delayed again. "the washington examiner" reports that the project is six months behind schedule. that means the so-called silver line is not expected to open until june o

tom goldstein says the decision could come months before next november's presidential election election>> the law itself is obviously really important whether you like it or not. it has tremendous consequences for president obama's re- election because it is a signature achievement. >> it may take up whether the police can put on a gps unit on a suspect's car without a warrant and whether indecency rules on television rilate free speech rights. >> while you slept, amanda knox spoke in an italian courtroom pleading for her freedom. >> she's convicted of murder in italy. she's trying to appeal the conviction. >> surae chinn has been tracking developments all morning long. shae joined us live from the satellite center. >> good morning, andrea and mike. we're waiting as the jury decides amanda knox's fate. she spent about 15 minutes speaking to the jury. i've been listening to the appeals court proceeding which wrapped up about an hour and 45 minutes ago. >> speaking in italian, she addressed the jury made up of eight including two judges in a packed courtroom and perugia, italy. an emotion