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Reid Goes Nuclear on Filibusters

Reid Goes Nuclear on Filibusters

In a high-stakes vote this morning, Senate Democrats drastically cut Republicans' ability to block federal appointments, evoking the so-called nuclear option in a 52-48 vote.

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