The first day back from spring recess and Republican senators were at it right off the bat, continuing their unprecedented obstruction [1] and trying to filibuster the extension of unemployment benefits for over a quarter of a million out of work Americans. To his credit, Senator Reid almost immediately called for a cloture vote and a united Democratic caucus along with a handful of Northeastern Republicans provided the needed 60 votes to proceed with debate on the bill (which will allow for the bill's passage).
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You can take action against the GOP's unprecedented filibuster abuse here > [3]