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Michael Bennet: “The filibuster has been abused more and more in recent Congresses, and it is time for the Senate to consider what to do…”

On the recordApril 21, 2010
The filibuster has been abused more and more in recent Congresses, and it is time for the Senate to consider what to do about it.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet highlights the increasing abuse of the filibuster and calls for reform.

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