Filibuster

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• The truth about filibusters

  
  The Political Carnival — Authority: 681
  By GottaLaff Ezra Klein has a terrific column up today that answered a lot of questions I had about filibustering. Its a must-read. Here is one excerpt: Why dont the Democrats just break out the cots and let the Republicans filibuster? Theres a reason the Senate stopped doing this. Democrats are not ...
  14 hours ago

• Now that I’m done running errands…

  
  C'est La Vie — Authority: 134
  So far, I’ve gained maybe a pound in this pregnancy. That’s normal given the fact that the amniotic sac, placenta and small fetus comprise roughly a pound. I had an appointment with my primary care physician today, wherein she’s decided to delay my shots since I’m only seven weeks and one day along in this ...
  18 hours ago

• "The Senates Big Cloture Vote" The senate Switchboard Is 202-224-3121.

  
  brianlee — Authority: 136
  An interesting post from www.hughhewitt.com about the Senates filibuster closure vote on Obamacare. Also notice what www.talkpac.com is doing about this!! The Senates Big Cloture Vote by Hugh Hewitt Next week the Democrats leader in the United States Senate, Harry Reid, is going to try and open debate on ...
  19 hours ago

• Latest Installment of Make em Filibuster

  
  Swampland — Authority: 739
  As long-time readers of Swampland know, I am a big proponent of the filibuster. And I mean the Real Filibuster--not the make-believe ones that the little girls of the United States Senate are constantly waging, and not the occasional exercises where they pull out the fainting couches cots and pretend that they are ...
  20 hours ago

• The RedState/Jeff Sessions filibuster: Just say ACORN

  
  Colorado Independent — Authority: 675
  Eight months ago, President Obama nominated Indiana judge David Hamilton for a seat on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. As Jeffrey Toobin reported , it was an uncontroversial, Republican-backed choice intended to “begin a profound and rapid change in the confirmation process and in the federal judiciary ...
  22 hours ago

• RedState and Jeff Sessions Team Up for a Filibuster

  
  The Washington Independent Blog — Authority: 155
  Eight months ago, President Obama nominated Indiana judge David Hamilton for a seat on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. As Jeffrey Toobin reported , it was an uncontroversial, Republican-backed choice intended to “begin a profound and rapid change in the confirmation process and in the federal judiciary ...
  22 hours ago

• Take Action Against Sen. Joe Liebermans Filibuster Threat

  
  The Liberal Curmudgeon — Authority: 129
  The Progressive Change Campaign Committee has put together a petition to be delivered to Democratic senators with the following warning: "Any Democratic senators -- including Joe Lieberman -- who support a Republican attempt to block a vote on health care reform should be stripped of their leadership titles. ...
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• The Hackdom Of Harold Meyerson

  
  The New Ledger Chequer-Board — Authority: 143
  Detailed here . Is the Washington Post embarrassed yet? If not, what will it take for their cheeks to finally show a blush?
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• The Senate Chronicles: Unemployment Insurance Extension

  
  Kicking Ass Ann Arbor — Authority: 430
  This is the third installment in my series about the current failings of the US Senate. For previous installments, go here and here . Unemployment insurance is something that we as a society have decided is important. There are a lot of people who have lost their jobs in the recent recession who are now looking ...
  1 day ago

• ACTION ALERT: Tell Your Senator to Filibuster Judge David Hamilton

  
  brianlee — Authority: 136
  A current action alert from www.redstate.com on a judicial nominee. Tell Your Senator to Filibuster Judge David Hamilton Senator Jeff Sessions is calling on his colleagues to filibuster Judge David Hamilton. Call or e-mail your Senator. Tell your Senator to oppose cloture on Judge Hamilton and support ...
  1 day ago

• Arkansas Is A Great Media Market To Stretch Your Money-- And Let A Whole Lot Of Voters Know What Blanche Lincoln Is Up To

  
  DownWithTyranny! — Authority: 634
  This morning Blue Americas latest Campaign for Health Care Choice ad started running in Arkansas. Yesterday, Chris Cillizza served notice on the gang of criminals known as our governing elite that grassroots Democrats are coming after one of their own . The squeeze is on for Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) on health ...
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• I might get a personalized duffle bag.

  
  C'est La Vie — Authority: 134
  I’m thinking about getting an insulated lunch tote , now that my son has one of his own that he’ll be getting for this coming Christmas. I’ve always carried my lunches up to school in simple paper bags, if I don’t stick to buying ones that are already in boxes or bringing things like ramen up to campus with ...
  1 day ago

• Just another cute picture that I found.

  
  C'est La Vie — Authority: 134
  Today, my fetus is seven weeks old and looks like… this! Suddenly, Autumn or James just went from “hot pocket” to “button”. It’s awesome how many nicknames I have come up with for the child whose existence has only been in the single-week digits. But his or her eyes are cute!
  2 days ago

• This is the best way to search the web.

  
  C'est La Vie — Authority: 134
  I like when my searches on the web can be made simplified, especially when I’m doing them for college research papers. I like to be able to find just what I’m looking for with the fewest amounts of clicks and inputs, and leapfish has really helped me out in that department! They really simplify searches, even ...
  2 days ago

• US Talk Radio - transitions into debate about homosexuality

  
  CKA Canadian Forums — Authority: 159
  by commanderkai Zipperfish wrote: commanderkai wrote: I have to agree, especially from the many people to decided to stay silent until Psudo left, knowing he wouldnt be back. If you wanted to really have an argument, you should of peeped up earlier. Hes not coming back? For good, or just to this thread? Not ...
  2 days ago

• Another diatribe from yours truly!

  
  C'est La Vie — Authority: 134
  For some reason, my asthma has gotten a bit more annoying. Soon, I have an appointment with my doctor to discuss what medications are safe for me to take for asthma… I’m not sure if my Xopenex HFL inhaler is, because it’s currently ranked as a class C drug and has caused abnormalities in rabbits and rats when ...
  2 days ago

• Wednesday Night

  
  Gerry Canavan — Authority: 484
  Wednesday night, post-Zizek-lecture links. * President Barack Obama does not plan to accept any of the Afghanistan war options presented by his national security team , pushing instead for revisions to clarify how and when U.S. troops would turn over responsibility to the Afghan government, a senior administration ...
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• Obama and Reid Will Use Nuclear Option to Pass Health Care

  
  Boot's Blasts — Authority: 112
  It has not been reported—yet—but look for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to follow President Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lead and go to any length—even to alter Senate rules—to pass the health care reform bill with the public option included.This will happen because the Democrats—led by President ...
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• I wish I’d known about this site sooner!

  
  C'est La Vie — Authority: 134
  Having owned an iPod myself for a little more than a year now, it’s important to know what the iPod Prices are for each of the makes and models. Knowing what the price is reasonably expected to be can really help you out when it comes to shopping for a new one, as can it also help you out if you’re looking to ...
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• Congress, Heal Thyself

  
  The Washington Independent Blog — Authority: 155
  Congress this year is on a tear against bad behavior in the corporate world. Lawmakers have passed credit card reforms to protect Americans from the worst abuses of the big banks; they’re moving now on health reforms to protect Americans from the worst practices of the insurance industry; they’re pushing new ...
  2 days ago

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