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Thread #134618 Message #3065408
Posted By: Genie
02-Jan-11 - 03:35 AM
Thread Name: BS: Hate the Filibuster??? You can...
Subject: RE: BS: Hate the Filibuster??? You can...
Yes, that's very important, Bobert. Transparency in the legislative process is crucial, for the sake of accountability.
BTW, Jeff Merkley (D - OR) says that Jan. 5, the opening day of the new Congressional session, is the date on which the Senate has either to "declare" that they are "a continuing body" (meaning all the rules stay intact from the previous session) or PROPOSE changes. If modifications of Senate rules are proposed, the deliberations on such can continue indefinitely, until the Senate either rejects them all or votes to adopt new rules.
This means that feedback from us to our Senators may not have to be received before Jan. 5, although the sooner we get suggestions and opinions to them, the better.