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Tom Udall: “Over the past few months, during this series of hearings, we have discussed and debated example after example of how the…”

On the recordApril 21, 2010
Over the past few months, during this series of hearings, we have discussed and debated example after example of how the filibuster in particular and the Senate's incapacitating rules in general too often stand in the way of achieving real progress for the American people.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall criticizes Senate rules that hinder legislative progress.

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