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To: ohioWfan
Nope, the filibuster has not changed since Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Any Senator supporting the filibuster can hold the floor as long as he/she wants, and yield the floor only to a colleague who also supports the filibuster. The Cloture Rule has not been changed since Frank Capra made his classic movie starring Jimmy Stewart.

An illustration of why we need term limits on Congress is in this question: Could there ever be a classic movie about an honest politician entitled, Mr. Smith Serves His Fourth Term? I rest my case.

Congressman Billybob

Click for latest column on UPI, "Three Anti-Endorsements" (Not yet on UPI wire, or FR.)

As the politician formerly known as Al Gore has said, Buy my book, "to Restore Trust in America"

137 posted on 01/08/2003 9:49:40 AM PST by Congressman Billybob
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To: Congressman Billybob
Could there ever be a classic movie about an honest politician entitled, Mr. Smith Serves His Fourth Term? I rest my case.

ROFLOL! Thanks for the info, Congressman!

143 posted on 01/08/2003 9:57:10 AM PST by ohioWfan (BUSH - Leadership, Integrity, Morality)
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