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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

John Fetterman Urges GOP to Use Nuclear Option to Reopen Government: I Don't Want to Hear Any Democrat Clutching Their Pearls'

Senator John Fetterman urges eliminating the filibuster for spending bills to reopen government and protect SNAP recipients.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Rages at Stupid and Outdated' Blue Slip Rule Thwarting His Judicial Picks

I have eight GREAT U.S. Attorneys, Highly Respected ALL, who will not be confirmed for their positions in various Highly Consequential States only because they're Republicans, and the Democrats have convinced Chuck Grassley to honor the stupid and outdated Blue Slip tradition, which precludes very talented and dedicated people from attaining High Office. The Democrats violate this practice in order to get people in, but Republicans just don't.
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fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Scoop: Senate Republicans eye piecemeal government reopening

Senate Republicans may call up a House-passed Defense appropriations bill to try reopening the government, but unanimous consent, Democratic cooperation, and further House and presidential approval remain necessary.
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fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

The One Thing That Could Still Torpedo Big Parts of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

The Byrd rule complicates the passage of Trump's major tax bill by limiting provisions based on budgetary impact versus policy changes.
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