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Geek_Girl

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Wed May-25-05 10:59 AM
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The GOP got Bolton the Dems keep the Filibuster

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John R. Bolton's prospects for winning Senate approval to become U.N. ambassador have brightened as a key Democrat abandoned her plan to try blocking debate on the confirmation.

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., planned to begin debate on Bolton's nomination on Wednesday, and a vote was expected by week's end. Republicans said they were confident they would prevail in a chamber they control 55-44, with a Democratic-leaning independent.

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Hmm maybe the GOP did have the votes. I wish there were some real journalist out there that could give us the full scoop on how this deal went down.

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