Filibuster Reform Opposed By Mitch Mcconnell, Senate Minority Leader

San Francisco ChronicleFilibuster Reform Opposed By Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority LeaderHuffington PostWASHINGTON -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) warned senators Monday to oppose the growing momentum for dramatic reform of the filibuster, saying, "It may be the most important thing you ever do." Use of the filibuster to stall legislation ...Dems face an aging problemOmaha World-Heraldall 467 news articles »

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