Harry Reid devising plan to press forward with filibuster reform, aide says

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http://voices.washingtonpost.com/plum-line/2010/12/harry_reid_devising_plan_to_fo.html

Still more good news for filibuster reform: Harry Reid is in active discussions with his caucus about moving forward with reform in the new year, and is currently devising a plan to do just that, a senior Senate Democratic leadership aide tells me.

At a caucus meeting this week attended only by Senators and no staff, Reid and fellow Dems devoted a significant chunk of time to a discussion about specific ideas on how to proceed, the aide says.

Word of Reid's machinations comes after the National Journal reported yesterday that all the returning Democratic Senators have indicated support for efforts at reform, and are urging Reid to press forward at the start of the new year.

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"They are already talking it through and devising a plan," the aide said of Reid and fellow Dems, adding that Reid is having "conversations" with other members of the caucus "about the best way to move forward."

[LexLuthor1]

1. I just wish

that this was done two years ago as the country would be a very different place right now.

[Nite Owl]

2. How much will the Senate be able

to accomplish now that we lost the House?
Would have been nice to not need the 60 votes this Congress.

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3. Why? So that republicans can now move legislation throug the senate easier?

It's always funny how they do stuff like this only when it helps republicans. Isn't it?