Update: the Porkbuster Countdown is going strong into day two. So far, 59 senators have denied placing a “secret hold” on legislation to create a public, user-friendly database of all government spending. Thanks to the many TPM readers who have called senators and gathered responses. Check out our rolling tally — and help unmask the secret senator.
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