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The Biggest Political Moments Of The Decade

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Revisiting the Nuclear Option and Senate Procedures

This chapter examines key political moments over the past decade, highlighting the impact of the filibuster and procedural changes in the Senate led by the Majority Leader. It focuses on the 2013 'nuclear option' that transformed the confirmation process for presidential appointments, emphasizing its implications for Senate power dynamics.

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