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David Hamilton Filibuster Causes Rift Among Conservatives

The Hill | Alexander Bolton | Posted 11.19.2009 | Politics

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Leading conservative activists are split over whether to filibuster Judge David Hamilton, whose nomination to the 7th Circuit will serve as a test cas...

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David Hamilton Survives The Senate As Democrats Crush GOP Filibuster

AP | LARRY MARGASAK | Posted 11.17.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — Democrats on Tuesday crushed a Senate filibuster against a controversial appeals court nominee, demonstrating to Republicans they c...

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David Vitter's Obstruction Exposes Dirty Relationship With Formaldehyde Industry

Mother Jones | Andy Kroll | Posted 11.12.2009 | Politics

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In May, President Obama nominated a renowned scientist known as the "father of green chemistry" to head the EPA's Office of Research and Development. ...

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No Men: The Most Ornery, Obstructionist Senators

The Daily Beast | Benjamin Sarlin | Posted 11.10.2009 | Politics

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When Sen. Joe Lieberman issued fresh threats to filibuster any health-care reform proposal including a public option, he did more than just blunt the ...

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Tom Coburn Put Anonymous Hold On Major Veterans Bill

The Marine Corps Times | Rick Maze | Posted 11.04.2009 | Politics

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Thirteen major military and veterans groups have joined forces to try to force one senator -- Republican Tom Coburn of Oklahoma -- to release a hold t...

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Harry Reid Excoriates GOP For Stalling Nominees On Senate Floor

Roll Call | Jessica Brady | Posted 10.29.2009 | Politics

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) excoriated Republicans on Thursday for stalling more than 200 executive and judicial nominees that in some ...

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Nine Obama Nominees Being Held Up By GOP Lawmakers

Huffington Post | Elyse Siegel | Posted 10.19.2009 | Politics

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In recent weeks President Obama has come under fire recently for being "too cautious" and "too slow" in making appointments to vacant federal posts. M...

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Democrats To Act On Stalled Bills, Despite GOP Obstruction

New York Times | Carl Hulse | Posted 10.19.2009 | Politics

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While they await their health care overhauls, Congressional Democrats will this week try to make progress on other initiatives that have been moving a...

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Obama Judicial Appointments Barely Moving Because Of GOP Blocks

Washington Post | Michael A. Fletcher | Posted 10.16.2009 | Politics

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President Obama has not made significant progress in his plan to infuse federal courts with a new cadre of judges, and liberal activists are beginning...

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Unemployment Insurance Extension Blocked By GOP -- Again

Washington Independent | Mike Lillis | Posted 10.14.2009 | Politics

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Last week, Senate Democratic leaders rolled out a proposal to extend unemployment insurance by 14 weeks -- with an extra six weeks thrown in for those...

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House Approves Defense Policy Bill

AP | ANDREW TAYLOR | Posted 10.08.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — Despite a vague veto threat by President Barack Obama, the House on Thursday easily passed a major defense policy bill that calls f...

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Senate Republicans Holding Up Key Obama Nominees

Washington Post | Ruth Marcus | Posted 10.07.2009 | Politics

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Miriam Sapiro was nominated to be deputy U.S. trade representative in April. The Senate Finance Committee voted -- unanimously -- to confirm her in Ju...

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GOP To Block Obama Health Nominees In Medicare Spat

AP | JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS | Posted 09.25.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — The Senate's top Republicans said Thursday they wouldn't allow President Barack Obama to fill health posts until his administration...

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