Choice in the News - 'Nuclear Option'
With the Nuclear Option hanging over the U.S. Senate, much has been in the news concerning the use of the filibuster for Bush's right-wing, extremist nominees. See below for a sampling. (Note: Most papers require a free user registration to view articles.) Party leaders seek showdown over Bush's judicial nominees - Washington Post, May 11 Bush's call for vote on judges adds urgency to filibuster battle -Washington Post, May 10 Timothy D. Stanley: Senate rules and the right to choose - Star Tribune, May 6 - Commentary by NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota executive director David Durenberger and Walter F. Mondale: Preserve Senate rules, filibuster and all - Star Tribune, May 5 Minnesotans take stand on the judicial filibuster - Star Tribune, May 4 - NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota mention Filibuster vote will be hard to predict - Washington Post, April 28 Frist says he's not interested in deals - Washington Post, April 27 Filibuster rule change opposed - Washington Post, April 27 Democrats hint at filibuster deal - Washington Post, April 27 Senators may compromise to end impass on judges New York Times, April 26 Editorial: Nuking the filibuster/GOP arguments fail smell test - Star Tribune, April 24
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