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Abuse of the Filibuster: Republicans Play Dirty 'Block and Blame' Game

Christopher Moraff, The Philadelphia Tribune. June 23, 2008.
It works like this: Republicans hijack the Senate, block important legislation, then complain nothing is getting done.

Congress Is One Step Closer to Approving Warrantless Wiretaps

Liliana Segura, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. January 25, 2008.
Senators still to decide whether to grant immunity to telecoms.

Democrats May Force All-Night Filibuster on Iraq Withdrawal

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: War on Iraq. November 14, 2007.
Steve Benen: If that's the case, allow me to give the Democratic leadership some positive encouragement: this is a good idea.

Democrats Tell Republicans to "Wake Up"

Adam Howard, AlterNet: Video. July 18, 2007.
Adam Howard: Highlights and lowlights from the Senate's sleepover.

Chris Matthews Snidely Mocks Anti-War Protesters

Guest Blogger, AlterNet: Video. July 18, 2007.
Christy Hardin Smith: Matthews needs to understand that the anti-war movement isn't made up of a bunch of unkempt hippies.

Stephen Colbert Filibusters Comedy Central [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet: Video. July 18, 2007.
In solidarity with the Republicans holding out against supporting an Iraq War withdrawal plan, Colbert filibusters his own network.

Notes From The Senate All-Nighter

Bob Geiger, AlterNet: PEEK. July 18, 2007.
Bob Geiger: The rhetoric is flying in the Capitol.

Democrats Finally Do the Right Thing on Iraq

Guest Blogger, AlterNet: PEEK. July 17, 2007.
Christy Hardin Smith: Despite what the pundits will say, the Democrats are embracing the right strategy by forcing Republicans to filibuster Iraq resolution.