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  1. 09-21-2010, 03:22 PM #1
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    Cloture fails on Defense Authorization Bill

    Cloture Fails on Defense Authorization Bill as Republican Obstructionism of DADT, DREAM Act Holds
    By: David Dayen Tuesday September 21, 2010 12:13 pm




    The Senate failed to move forward to consider the defense authorization bill today, imperiling the compromise over repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, moving forward of the DREAM Act, and hundreds of other issues relating to the military. Republicans held a united front against consideration of the bill, basing their opposition mainly on the lack of an open amendment process.

    Before the vote, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell asked for unanimous consent to move to the bill as long as Republicans had the unlimited ability to offer amendments, with the first 20 based on what he considers “germaneâ€
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