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Showing Original Post only (View all)I called Sen. Reid's office today and talked with a staffer. I asked why [View all]
he did not push for stronger filibuster reform. The staffer said, "that's Sen Reid's opinion." I asked the staffer to share my opinion with the Senator: "you, sir, did nothing good for the country today, and are a coward."
And, yes, I called before the vote, as well.
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I called Sen. Reid's office today and talked with a staffer. I asked why [View all]
rateyes
Jan 2013
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and so is Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein who opposed Reform. Jack Reed, a liberal from R.I.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#13
Why didn't you call Barbara Boxer, Diane Feinstein, and Jack Reed? All opposed reforms.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#14
Yes, call him, but also call those senators. We need to put pressure, not only on the *LEADER* but
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#39
Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act...on its way to passage in House,
rateyes
Jan 2013
#22
It wasnt brought up in House because the Senate killed it with a filibuster...I now refer you to my
rateyes
Jan 2013
#28
Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act. Passed Repub House with large majority...
rateyes
Jan 2013
#30