The Washington Independent reports that Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) won’t support his own climate bill, that he’s spent months developing with John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (?-CT). Maybe it’s time the Senate Democrats stopped playing footsie with Republicans who will never vote with them, and actually pass a bill.
Graham Won’t Vote for his Own Climate Bill |
| By: Jeremy Bloom Wednesday June 9, 2010 3:27 am |
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Can You Help Me End The Filibuster–Permanently? |
| By: JonathanTasini Monday January 11, 2010 7:15 am |
The filibuster is undemocratic. And we must end it–permanently. Can you help me kill the filibuster? Forever.
How to Stop The Right’s Obstructionism 2010 |
| By: HardRight Thursday December 3, 2009 9:39 am |
The Right’s strength is their weakness. Finally, here is an strategy to take advantange of this weakness and throw a wrench into obstructionist machine.
Why is Rep. Mike Ross (AR-4) Blocking Health Care Reform? |
| By: SarahShive Friday July 24, 2009 6:54 am |
Rep. Mike Ross, a Blue Dog Democrat and obstructionist hailing from the 4th District of Arkansas, is leading a coalition of Blue Dogs to attempt to derail the House health care bill by keeping it from leaving the House Energy & Commerce Committee. So far, committee chairman Rep. Henry Waxman has had to cancel mark-up of the health care bill for three days running because of Rep. Ross’s obstructionism. According to Rep. Ross, he doesn’t want to kill the health care bill, he’s just concerned about costs.
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