Republicans Are "Playing Games," Says President

President Barack Obama says that for the past 18 months, Republicans have been “playing games” via filibuster. (0:27)

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Senate Democrat Praises Colleagues For Extenders Vote, Says Next Step Is Jobs

Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) praises her newest colleague, Senator Carte Goodwin (D-W.Va), as well as other Senate Democrats for voting to end the filibuster, but says legislation must be passed to give small businesses incentives to start hiring again. (0:44)

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Newest Senator "Privileged" To Help Pass Extenders Bill

Sen. Carte Goodwin (D-W.Va) describes how honored he feels to play a part in the law and to emulate the work of the late Senator Byrd (D-W.Va) (0:43)

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TRNS Investigates: The Congressional Filibuster

TRNS Reporter Benny Martinez takes an in-depth look at Congress's historical use of the filibuster. Martinez explores the origins of the filibuster, and speaks with both experts and lawmakers who share their take on how it has impacted government, from the early days of our nation to the present. (5:57)
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Congressman Sestak On Arlen Specter

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico – Talk Radio News Service

Regarding Arlen Specter changing parties, Congressman Joe Sestak (D-Penn.) said that it's better for the constituents of Pennsylvania to decide which candidate should win the primary. He feels like the Democratic National Party backing Specter may be giving him too much of an advantage in the Pennsylvania primary. President Barack Obama and Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) have already committed to personally supporting Specter in his 2010 election. (00:47)
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"Just Vote!"

Democratic Conference vice chairman Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) talking about the latest filibuster situation with the Republican representatives in the Senate.
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