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Monday, January 6, 2014

Ending Filibuster of Judicial Nominees a Top 3 Lobbying Victory

Ending the filibuster of federal judicial nominees was among the Top 3 biggest lobbying victories of 2013, according to the Capitol Hill newspaper The Hill.  Credit or blame goes to "Fix the Senate Now, a liberal-leaning coalition — including the Alliance for Justice, Common Cause, the Communications Workers of America and the Sierra Club." 

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