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Nov. 20, 2009

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.

Nov. 20, 2009

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.

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Nov. 20, 2009

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Nov. 18, 2009

Is 'Cash for Caulkers' next?

President Obama is considering helping homeowners pay for weatherization to boost energy efficiency and create jobs.

Nov. 19, 2009

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.

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Nov. 19, 2009

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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.

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