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From Casey, a box of Godiva
Pennsylvania Ave.It may arguably be the chocolate of the 1 percent, but we're sure New Mexico Democrat Tom Udall enjoyed it all the same. It was a gift after all. A gift from Pennsylvania's Bob Casey. Monday evening between votes, a...... -
WRAPUP 1-NSA director says surveillance helped stop 'dozens' of attacks
Reuters* NSA chief: "Great harm" already done by disclosures * Snowden vows to stay in Hong Kong and fight extradition * Poll: More Americans see Snowden as patriot than traitor By John Whitesides and Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - The head...Tags: Civil Rights, Facebook, National Security Agency, New York City, Edward Snowden
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As U.S. struggles with Syria policy, Senate panel backs arming rebels
Reuters* First vote by lawmakers in favor of arming rebels * Obama administration reluctant to send weapons * Syria sees some of year's worst fighting By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate panel voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday...Tags: Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Ron Paul, Weaponry, Bob Menendez, Justice System
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Proposed bill partners horse racing, USADA
Three congressmen are proposing legislation on the eve of the Kentucky Derby that would crack down on doping in horse racing. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act is sponsored by U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a Democrat from New Mexico, and Republican...Tags: U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, Sports, Pharmaceuticals, Kentucky Derby, Equestrian
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Veterinarians say I'll Have Another's treatment was not unusual
Veterinarians who examined Preakness winner I'll Have Another before and after the race at Pimlico Race Course said this week that he was healthy and that his medication regimen was not unusual. The New York Times reported that the colt, who also won...
Tags: Equestrian, Belmont Stakes, Triple Crown, Pimlico Race Course, Sports
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3 GOP senators join call for action on toxic flame retardants
The first signs of bipartisan support for overhauling the nation's chemical safety law emerged Monday, as three Republicans joined 23 other senators calling for tough restrictions on toxic flame retardants. Citing the Tribune's "Playing With Fire"...
Tags: Ron Wyden, Sherrod Brown, Maria Cantwell, Chuck Schumer, Joe Lieberman
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Missed chance to fix the filibuster
The best chance to get the U.S. Senate to do its job is not to withhold pay (although withholding campaign contributions might have done the trick) but to reform the Senate rules so that filibusters aren't used so routinely to gum up the works. Majority...Tags: James Stewart, Barack Obama, Democratic Party, Politics, Jeff Merkley
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Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Spending Spree
The Hartford CourantSay what you will about Jesse Jackson Jr., but I'll tell you this. He's the guy you want waiting across the street in the car for your tag sale to begin. I mean, the man will buy anything. The former Illinois congressman pleaded guilty last week to using...Tags: Government, University of Connecticut Women's Basketball Program, Joe Lieberman, Richard Blumenthal, Downton Abbey (tv program)
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Senate approves limits on the filibuster rule to speed debate
WASHINGTON – The Senate approved rules changes Thursday that will limit the use of the filibuster as a weapon in the partisan obstruction that has ground action in the chamber to a near standstill. The deal, between Senate Majority Leader Harry...
Tags: George W. Bush, U.S. Senate, Harry Reid, Woodrow Wilson, James Stewart
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Filibuster agreement expected for vote late Thursday
WASHINGTON -- Senate leaders reached a tentative agreement Thursday for rules changes that would limit the use of the filibuster as a weapon in the partisan obstruction that has ground action in the chamber to a near standstill. The deal, between Senate...
Tags: George W. Bush, U.S. Senate, Harry Reid, Woodrow Wilson, James Stewart
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An end is in sight to the endless stories about endless debates
Change of SubjectDon’t stop me if you’ve heard this before. Because you probably have. There’s a move afoot in the U.S. Senate to reform the filibuster. But this time — No, really, wait! Don’t leave! — this time, it might actually... -
Disarm the filibuster
On Jan. 3, there's a chance that the U.S. Senate will return to some semblance of a functioning legislative body. That day a majority of senators could vote to eliminate Rule XXII, which authorizes the notorious filibuster. Article 1, Section 6 of the...
Tags: Hank Johnson, Democratic Party, U.S. Senate, Harry Reid, Martin T. Heinrich
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Jun 12, 2013
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Jul 12, 2012
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Jul 10, 2012
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Jan 24, 2013
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Nov 20, 2012
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Jan 2, 2013
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