Posts Tagged ‘filibuster’
Friday, December 24th, 2010
As the 111th Congress enters the history books, most retrospectives point to its major accomplishments , including health care reform and repealing the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. read more
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Returning Democratic Senators Unanimously Push For Filibuster Reform
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Saturday, December 11th, 2010
Senator Bernard Sanders of Vermont denounced the president’s tax compromise for more than eight hours.
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The Caucus: Sanders Ends More Than 8-Hour Senate Speech
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Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Facing a Republican filibuster, Senate Democrats on Thursday pulled a measure that would allow young Americans who are illegally in the United States to earn citizenship.
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The Caucus: Senate Democrats Put Immigration Bill on Hold
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