John Paul Stevens

“ There is no doubt that the proviso imposes a limit on this broad grant of federal jurisdiction. It is equally clear, however, that the proviso does not extend to clause (A) and the agency jurisdiction conferred by § 1345. Clause (B) provides that any civil suit in which the FSLIC is a party "shall be deemed to arise under the laws of the United States." ”

“ Except as otherwise provided by Act of Congress, the district courts shall have original jurisdiction of all civil actions, suits or proceedings commenced by the United States, or by any agency or officer thereof expressly authorized to sue by Act of Congress. ”

“ The Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (FSLIC) , in its capacity as receiver of a state-chartered savings and loan association (Association) , brought this action in Federal District Court against former directors of the Association claiming damages for breach of their fiduciary duties under Illinois law. ”