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