Democrat Tom Harkin: Change Senate Rules on Filibusters for Legislation Next
Might opponents have to try an actual filibuster to thwart Senate Democrats?
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2014 Obamacare Enrollment Period Already Being Delayed Until After Midterm Elections
Did they once think it would be a boon on election day?
Worried About the Climate? End Subsidies
Reason's science correspondent sends a fourth dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference
Mayor Bloomberg Says He Doesn't Remember Criticizing Bill de Blasio
Not "particularly" at least; Bloomberg expressed displeasure at the entire field of mayoral candidates
Obama, Reid Both Used to Oppose Filibuster Changes
Until it kept them from getting what they wanted
House Votes to Speed Up Approval for Natural Gas Pipelines
Several Democrats sign on to GOP bill
The Obama Administration Plans To Keep Us in Afghanistan
Another campaign promise dies as the U.S. government hammers out a deal to keep troops in a war-torn country.
Grassley: GOP Will Expand Filibuster Rules When in Power
Changes today do not include Supreme Court nominations
California Prepares to Skirt Part of Obamacare Regulations
Will not keep three-month grace period for non-payment
White House Restricts Photographers' Access to Control Images
Bans photojournalists from covering events and then releases own carefully selected pictures instead
FEC Won't Allow Bitcoins for Donations
Request by the Conservative Action Fund whether they could accept them
Senate Democrats Go "Nuclear," Vote Down Party Lines to Change Senate Rules
Simple majority used to alter longstanding rules
Senate Democrats Go Nuclear: Vote to Strike Down Filibuster Rules
Party line vote overturns 200+ year precedent
John F. Kennedy Set a Benchmark for Overambitious Government
JFK and LBJ set out to prove how much the U.S. government could accomplish. They ended up proving how little extravagance can buy.
We Don't Do Big Things
Why the failure of Obamacare should temper America's political ambitions.
Senate Democrats Looking to Alter Filibuster Rules in Party Line Vote
What could possibly go wrong?
Who's Responsible for Damaging the Climate? And Who Should Pay for It?
Reason's science correspondent sends a third dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference
US, Afghanistan Agree to Post-2014 "Security Partnership"
This is the war that never ends...
Toronto City Council Changes Locks at City Hall
Mayor locked out after handing power over to deputy mayor
Obamas, Clintons Lay Wreath at JFK's Grave
It's the 50th anniversary of his assassination. You may have heard about it.
Trust in Dems to Manage Health Care Drops
GOP pulls ahead, 43 percent to 39 percent in new poll
Va. State Senator's Condition Upgraded Following Stabbing
Sen. Creigh Deeds now listed in good condition
