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Thursday, June 23, 2016

Some Reddit Discussions On Filibuster & Broken Government


Let's discuss filibuster reform. What would changes in procedure look like? from PoliticalDiscussion


Landmark Senate Vote Limits Filibusters from politics


Why hasn't the Senate reformed the filibuster system? from NeutralPolitics


The Senate and the filibuster, is there a way to preserve minority rights and a functional legislative body in todays political environment? from NeutralPolitics


Senate reformers are talking about new filibuster rules that'd require minority senators to keep talking during the entire length of their filibuster - No more nonsense about just announcing a filibuster & then heading out for drinks. from politics

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