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The state argues that any qualified analyst can present the findings."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 19-13","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-10876.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 19-13"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 31, lines 5-23","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-10876.pdf","page_label":"file page 31, lines 5-23"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 57, lines 33-35","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-10876.pdf","page_label":"file page 57, lines 33-35"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 58, lines 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It affects the resources required to prove scientific findings. It shapes the practical application of the right to confront witnesses."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 19-13","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-10876.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 19-13"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 31, lines 5-23","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-10876.pdf","page_label":"file page 31, lines 5-23"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 57, lines 33-35","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-10876.pdf","page_label":"file page 57, lines 33-35"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 58, lines 5-45","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-10876.pdf","page_label":"file page 58, lines 5-45"}]},{"heading":"What happens next","paragraphs":["This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 7-17","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-10876.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 7-17"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 15-25","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-10876.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 15-25"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 49-5","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-10876.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 49-5"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 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