April 30, 2012

Do-Nothing Congress Is Finally Going Nuclear

James Conca, Forbes


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So much for the notion that Congress can’t do anything right.  The thoughtful and smart actions of Senators Murkowski and Landrieu, working with Senators Feinstein, Alexander and Bingaman, produced a bill. . .

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