Week 10: Delays And Filibusters

Only six legislative days left! On Thursday we experienced major frustration as several controversial bills including one of our priority bills requiring public displays of the Ten Commandments in schools was shuttered after hours of delay and filibustering by Senate Democrats. Ultimately, the Senate adjourned without voting. Republican leaders said they chose to adjourn rather than risk losing control of the floor without enough votes for cloture, and plan to bring the bills back after spring break. With only six legislative days remaining, tensions are rising as Democrats signal they are prepared to continue prolonged debate to block legislation they oppose.

REBUKING THE GRASP OF SOCIALISM

Guest Opinion by Lydia Chapman REBUKING THE GRASP OF SOCIALISMHow do you define a prosperous country? Is it where everyone shares everything,meaning equality for all, or where everyone has rights…