Well, the word on the street is that a “deal” was reached on Filibuster reform. This “deal” was negotiated between Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and Republican Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell. According to reports, this new “deal” will make some changes to how filibusters are done. These changes are: Make it harder to filibuster the… Continue reading Filibuster Deal Reached – Republicans Are Happy
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Filibuster Reform – Senator Harry Reid Says Deal Is Close
Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) said Tuesday that senate leaders are getting close to a deal on filibuster reform and the chamber will take up the issue soon, probably after taking up a bill to award $60 billion in aid to victims of Hurricane Sandy. “Once we complete that vital legislation,” Reid said of the… Continue reading Filibuster Reform – Senator Harry Reid Says Deal Is Close
What Transparency? Senate Republicans Killed The Disclosure Act
For the second time in two days, Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked legislation aimed at making campaign groups more transparent. In a party-line 53-45 vote, the Senate killed the DISCLOSE Act. It needed at least 60 votes to move forward. Republicans said the DISCLOSE Act would discourage free speech by intimidating donors. The bill would… Continue reading What Transparency? Senate Republicans Killed The Disclosure Act