First Read Flash: Changing the Rules
First Read Flash: Changing the rules
By Jessica Taylor · Washington Post: ”The Senate is on the verge of striking down the long-standing filibuster rules for most presidential nominations, potentially doing so on a party-line vote that would alter nearly 225 years of precedent. … Mike …
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News roundup: Obama sinks to new low in poll
Trey Radel, R-Fla., was charged with possession of cocaine as a result of a D.C. Superior Court Grand Jury indictment. Radel said because of his alcoholism it led him to make an extremely irresponsible choice and that he's sorry. [WaPost] [Politico …
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