Commentary warns Congress must address filibuster to protect appropriations process
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 14:00 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
An editorial argues that congressional leaders need to reform the Senate filibuster rule to preserve the traditional appropriations process, warning that reliance on budget reconciliation would reduce transparency and limit oversight of federal spending.
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