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Category Archives: Congress
Ending the filibuster
Ezra Klein has a good post on a lawsuit brought by the advocacy group called Common Cause to abolish the filibuster. According to Common Cause, the filibuster is unconstitutional: At the core of Bondurant’s argument is a very simple claim: … Continue reading
Posted in Congress
Tagged Alexander Hamilton, Bork!, Common Cause, Ezra Klein, Filibuster reform, Founder worship, Harry Reid, James Madison
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Conservatives are angry and confused by accusations of Xenophobia
I just… I don’t even…
Posted in Congress, GOP Brilliance, Mature Discourse
Tagged China I guess, Debbie Stabenow, Michigan, Pete Hoekstra, racism, Senate, stupidity, xenophobia
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STOCK Act passes Senate procedural vote
So Obama charged Congress with passing a bill to stop insider trading by Congresscritters and wonder of wonders, the Senate has just passed a procedural vote for a bill that does just that by a 93-2 margin. (And if you … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Miscellaneous
Tagged congress, insider trading, Nerdery, STOCK Act, USA PATRIOT Act
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Job Creator!
Romney is rich. Super rich. He made his gazillions by downsizing corporations and laying off your neighbors while at the helm of the private equity firm Bain Capital. Even on his best day, where he isn’t laying off thousands of … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Economy, GOP Primary, Tax policy
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Gabrielle Giffords retiring
According to my Twitter feed. She says it is what is best for Arizona. Best wishes, Congresswoman. You will be missed.
