Friday, April 24, 2009

Dem Maneuvering

Democrats may maneuver around GOP filibuster on healthcare legislation - Los Angeles Times: "Removing a major obstacle to the sweeping healthcare legislation sought by President Obama, senior Democrats on Capitol Hill have agreed to deny Republicans the power to block action by filibustering in the Senate, according to Democratic congressional officials.

The maneuver -- which Democrats hope to formally approve in a budget resolution next week -- threatens to spark a revolt by GOP lawmakers and could complicate Democratic efforts to push through other high-priority proposals on their agenda..."

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