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Call Lieberman's Bluff—Make Him Filibuster

Senate rules make delay tactic too easy for fence-sitters

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 13, 2009 2:29 PM CST

(Newser) – The filibuster is supposed to be a last resort. It allows the Senate minority, when it's willing to engage in endless debate—at the cost of holding up the chamber’s other business—to challenge legislation. But today, senators need only signal their intention to...   Read full story »

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