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Putting aside the most recent victory of the oil lobby, a more relevant point is raised by the vote. How come the Republicans in minority can do so much more than the Democrats in majority? Specifically, the Democrats have refused to filibuster key issues on issues such as the Alito nomination or the torture matter.
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jonathanturley.org/2007/12/13/gop-filibusters-energy-bill-over-increased-taxes-for-oil-companies-why-cant-democrats-be-more-like-republicans/
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The recent compromise on the possible filibuster of at least one of Bush's judicial nominees has been hailed by many as a great sign of bipartisanship and Senate cooperation. In truth, it will be remembered as an awful time in Senate history. ... Recent events have shown that Cuba has much to offer, both to the US and to...
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www.associatedcontent.com/article/4149/recent_compromise_on_filibusters_damaged.html
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Part 2 of 3 The recent filibuster saga, ethics rules changes and the use of religion to justify a right-wing, political agenda are just a few examples of how Republicans are trying to domineer the country and browbeat anyone who stands in their way. ... This way we can all be happy. ... The Democrats exist in the Senate for a reason.
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www.associatedcontent.com/article/2523/republicans_tryi...
www.associatedcontent.com/article/2523/republicans_trying_to_bully_their_way.html?page=2
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A filibuster is a "shameful" and "under-handed" action employed by a "long-winded" "obstructionist ringleader." At least according to some political critics. It's actually a parliamentary tactic used to stall legislative proceedings or to thwart an opposing bill that would otherwise pass.
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Missouri Digital News (MDN) story: The recent filibuster brought back memories of a Capitol legend - Bill Blackwell ... JEFFERSON CITY - Throughout last week's filibuster over partial birth abortion members echoed the name of a long-gone senator -- Earl Blackwell.
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5 Briefing on Filibuster and Cloture ... 19th Century Filibuster ... Using the filibuster to delay or block legislative action has a long history. The term filibuster -- from a Dutch word meaning "pirate" -- became popular in the 1850s, when it was applied to efforts to hold the Senate floor in order to prevent a vote on a bill.
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www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Filibuster_Cloture.htm
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In recent months Filibuster has become a bit of a chore, and its obligatory nature has often drawn my creative / artistic energy away from other projects that I am more interested in perusing. ... Recent Strips...
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www.filibustercartoons.com/
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Watch filibuster videos. Find the most recent filibuster video and clips from thousands of online video sites on MeFeedia. ... Meanwhile, Joe Lieberman seized headlines by announcing that he would filibuster any Senate bill that contained a public option, ... from recent posts tagged grittv - blip.tv (beta) on October 27, 2009...
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And there was a filibuster attempt made and it was clear that they didn't have the votes probably even to get a majority for Fortis, so they allowed the nomination to die; they withdrew it. But there have been more recent filibuster by Republicans to stop judicial nominations but just weren't successful.
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