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To: Alex MG who wrote (238372)11/21/2013 1:41:01 PM
From: T L Comiskey  Respond to of 543106
 
Whats done...Is Done

Senate Democrats invoke 'nuclear option', changes filibuster rules
Posted by
CNN Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash
and Senior Congressional Producer Ted Barrett Updated 11/21/2013 at 1:27 p.m. ET

Washington (CNN) – The Democratic-controlled Senate on Thursday voted to invoke the so-called nuclear option out of frustration over Republicans who have been blocking President Barack Obama's nominees.



To: Alex MG who wrote (238372)11/21/2013 1:54:46 PM
From: Ron  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 543106
 
A done deal. Now even more reason to hope the Repubs don't get a majority in the Senate next year...

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