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Day: January 13, 2022

Senator Ben Sasse on the Filibuster

Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) took to the Senate floor to defend the filibuster, and in so doing he provided an important civics lesson. His speech, on the You Tube video below, is well worth watching.

Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska

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Author Joe BenningPosted on January 13, 2022January 13, 2022Categories Politics

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