Byrd Rule

Reconciliation Rules - Not Bipartisanship - Will Kill Health Care Reform

Rep. Jim Cooper | Posted 07.19.2009 | Politics


Rep. Jim Cooper

Health care reform under reconciliation wouldn't be health care reform at all. It would be a deficit reduction bill relating to health care. Or a reform package with an expiration date.

Democrats Should Just Say No To Budget Filibusters

Chris Weigant | Posted 03.21.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

A little-known rule in the Senate may dramatically change the balance of power between the parties during the upcoming budgetary process.