Sen Bernie Sanders' Tax Cut Filibuster

 
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major.tom
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:24 pm    Post subject: Sen Bernie Sanders' Tax Cut Filibuster Reply with quote

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) wrapped up an 8 ˝ hour speech, or what his office called a “tax cut filibuster” on the Senate floor opposing the White House and Republican compromise on tax cuts and unemployment benefits. He began his speech at 10:25am saying, “I am simply here today to take as long as I can to explain to the American people the fact that we have got to do a lot better than this agreement provides.”

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You can also view the complete (?) speech on C-Span. (I think there is an hour missing between parts 2 and 3.)

Audio:
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

nice one Major, I've just been listening and it's great stuff
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major.tom
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 3:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Unfortunately, the Senate passed the Tax Cut. However (as I understand it) it has not been approved by the House, so it's not a done deal.

Quite amazing endurance for an 69-year-old!
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 3:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can't wait until January when this lame duck congress is outta here. Then something can finally get done to repair the damage that Pelosi and crew have caused.
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