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Chuck Schumer: “However, far too often in today's Senate is the decision to begin debate itself is filibustered.”

On the recordApril 21, 2010
However, far too often in today's Senate is the decision to begin debate itself is filibustered.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer critiques the frequent use of filibuster to block debate on legislation.

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