Filibuster compromise talks appear to fail
Proposal would allow use under 'extreme circumstances' only
WASHINGTON -- Moderate Democratic and Republican senators met into the evening last night in the hopes of avoiding a showdown over filibusters of judicial nominees, as Republican leaders planned to launch a carefully choreographed debate on the issue of judges today that they hope will bring public opinion to their side. (Full article: 767 words)
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