All Nonsense

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The procedure every(GOP)one is so up in arms about is called a “self-executing rule.” How many times did the Republicans use it the last time they controlled Congress, 2005-06? More than 35 times! And the Democrats? They complained about it then too, though to the best of my knowledge there were no claims of treason.

Norm Ornstein has the story.

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