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Lawmakers fail to pass amendment to do away with mandatory retirement age of judges

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Louisiana lawmakers rejected a constitutional amendment Monday that would have let the voters decide whether to do away with the mandatory retirement age of judges. The bill could be brought up for reconsideration later in the week, but would need to pick up at least nine additional votes to pass.