UPDATE - REID: FILIBUSTER REFORM IN 36 HOURS [View all]

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UPDATE: 3:11 p.m. -- The Senate will reform the filibuster within the next day and a half -- whether Republicans go along or not, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said Tuesday afternoon.

"I hope that within the next 24 to 36 hours we can get something we agree on. If not, we're going to move forward on what I think needs to be done," Reid told reporters. "The caucus will support me on that," he added.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/22/filibuster-reform-2013_n_2526392.html

Reid to Senate Republicans: Filibuster deal in 36 hours or face nuclear option
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/278591-reid-to-goip-36-hours-for-filibuster-deal-or-nuclear-option
Reid gives GOP 36 hours to negotiate filibuster reform
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/01/22/1181243/-Reid-gives-GOP-36-hours-to-negotiate-filibuster-nbsp-reform

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Harry Reid Vows Filibuster Reform Is At The Top Of New Congress Agenda

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The senator warned that the changes may not happen immediately. HuffPost’s Michael McAuliff notes, “Normally, rule changes are made on the first day of a new session, but Reid has kept that ‘first day’ alive through the technicality of not adjourning the Senate.” Because of this, Reid can use the “constitutional option” to change the Senate rules with a simple majority vote, instead of two-thirds majority.

Reid said he expected the “discussion” on Senate rules to happen “later this month.”

“I’m hopeful and cautiously optimistic that the Republican leader and I will reach an agreement that allows the Senate to operate more effectively,” he added.

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Full article here: http://www.mediaite.com/online/harry-reid-vows-filibuster-reform-is-at-the-top-of-new-congress-agenda/

Related article here:
Reid Outlines Filibuster Changes
http://www.rollcall.com/news/reid_outlines_filibuster_changes-220991-1.html