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Who are the fence sitters?

With Senate Democrats needing 60 votes to overcome a filibuster this weekend, all eyes will be on five undecided senators.

Tyranny of the silent filibuster

Why doesn't Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid force an old-fashioned filibuster that could make Republicans look silly? Because he can't.

Reading the Senate bill out loud

Who would actually read the bill out loud? How can Republicans force a reading? A Q&A on a parliamentary tactic proposed for the health care bill.

Alerts from Groups and Organizations

LAST CHANCE: Senate May Vote This Week to Fund Abortion in Health Care
by Family Research Council on November 16

Tell Your Senators to Vote Against 'Hyde on Steroids'
by National Organization of Women on November 13

Help Secure $1 Billion for the National Housing Trust Fund
by NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby on November 16

Fed up with Congress - Let's fix it
by Patriots United on November 12

Expand and Strengthen Medicaid in Health Care Reform
by RESULTS on November 16

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