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Sen. Paul Appears on CNN to Discuss Nuclear Option

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Reid, Democrats trigger ‘nuclear’ option; eliminate most filibusters on nominees

The partisan battles that have paralyzed Washington in recent years took a historic turn on Thursday, when Senate Democrats eliminated filibusters for most presidential nominations, severely curtailing the political leverage of the Republican minority in the Senate and assuring an … Continue reading

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Gun bill clears Senate hurdle as filibuster falls short

Controversial gun legislation cleared a key Senate hurdle Thursday, as lawmakers voted 68-31 to start debate on the package which includes expanded background checks and new penalties for gun trafficking. Senate Democrats, joined by a few Republicans, were able to … Continue reading

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Key senators reach deal on background checks for gun buyers

Prospects for a gun control bill’s passage in the Senate in coming weeks got a boost on Wednesday with a bipartisan agreement on background checks for gun buyers. Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Republican Senator Pat Toomey … Continue reading

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How can you describe this as representative government?

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